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Zimbabwe
ZANU PF's People's Conference Resolutions: Economic Implications of Key Reforms
On October 18, 2025, the ZANU PF Annual National People's Conference in Mutare concluded with a series of resolutions aimed at accelerating Zimbabwe's Vision 2030 agenda of achieving upper-middle-inc
Oct 21, 2025
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Lifts Fabric Import Tariffs to 40% to Protect Local Textile Producers
The Government has reviewed the customs duty on selected polyester staple fibres and dyed woven cotton fabrics to 40% plus US$2.50 per kilogram, according to the 2026 National Budget measures under th
Jan 15, 2026
Zimbabwe
Govt Imposes Immediate Ban on Raw Mineral Exports: Only Beneficiation-Equipped Firms Permitted to Continue Shipping
The Government has suspended exports of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates with immediate effect according to a decisive step announced on February 25, 2026. This policy, spearheaded by the Min
Feb 25, 2026
Zimbabwe
Was Zimbabwe's Immediate Ban on Raw Mineral Exports Thoughtful Policy? An Analysis
Buy Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe's leading industry advocacy group dedicated to promoting local production and consumption, has commended the government for its decision to ban the export of raw minerals with i
Feb 26, 2026
Zimbabwe
Decoding the VP’s Speech at ZITF: Tobacco Targets, Value Addition Ambitions and Investment Commitments
Zimbabwe intends to produce more than 400 million kilograms of tobacco in the 2025/2026 growing season, up from the record 352.7 million kilograms delivered to the auction floors in 2025 at a combined
Apr 23, 2026
Zimbabwe
Milk Production Climbs to 40m Litres, Imports Expose Dairy Processing Deficit
Zimbabwe's commercial milk production grew 7% to 40 million litres in the first four months of 2026, up from 38 million litres in the comparable period last year, as the country edges toward what gove
May 21, 2026
Zimbabwe
Avocado Exports to Top 9 Million Kgs in 2026: Can They Diversify the Forex Receipts Calculus?
Zimbabwe's avocado export volumes reached 1.74 million kilograms valued at USD 1.07 million in the first four months of 2026, compared to 921,056 kilograms worth USD 397,007 in the same period of 202
Jun 23, 2026
Companies
Zimbabwe Grows More Tobacco, Earns Less ; Lower Prices Cut into Record Harvest
Zimbabwe’s tobacco marketing season has moved within touching distance of another record crop, with growers selling 348.79 million kilograms by Day 84 on 3 July, 4.7% above the 333.26 million kilogram
Jul 08, 2026
Zimbabwe
Lessons From Raw Mineral Ban: Is It Time to Set Time-Bound Deadlines for PGM Matte Processing?
Zimbabwe's platinum group metal exports generated USD 1.206 billion in the first half of 2026, comprising USD 859.1 million from PGM matte and USD 347.6 million from PGM concentrates, making the PGM c
Jul 21, 2026
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe 2026 Tobacco Marketing Season Nears Close With 400 Million Kilogram Target Unmet
The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board will close Zimbabwe’s 2026 auction tobacco floors on Friday, 31 July, after cumulative national sales reached 354.10 million kilograms by selling day 95 on 20
Jul 22, 2026
Zimbabwe
Horse and Rider No More: President Pushes Zimbabwe Up the Mineral Value Chain
resident Emmerson Mnangagwa has told an industrialisation conference last week that Zimbabwe would rather leave its minerals in the ground than export them unprocessed, declaring the era of what he ca
Jul 27, 2026
Zimbabwe
Idle Factories, Falling Prices: Why Zimbabwe’s Tobacco Boom Is Not Reaching Growers
Zimbabwe closed the 2026 tobacco marketing season on 31 July with 356.68 million kg sold through auction and contract floors, falling 43.32 million kg short of the 400 million kg industry target and g
Aug 03, 2026
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Quietly Rewrites Its Growth Model: Why Treasury Is Designing The Economy For Resilience Instead Of Recovery
Zimbabwe's Mid Term Budget Review and the 2027 Budget Strategy Paper reveal a policy shift that is larger than the headline numbers on growth, inflation or revenue. Together they show Government movin
Aug 03, 2026
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FBC Generates ZWG214 Million in Q3 Profit Before Tax, Retains Just ZWG10 Million as Tax Pressure Deepens
FBC Holdings has generated approximately ZWG214.5 million in profit before tax during the third quarter of 2026, but retained only ZWG9.8 million in profit after tax, according to Equity Axis calculat
1 day agoBAT Loses 38 Million Cigarette Sales, 53% Profit Margin Conceals a Shrinking Revenue Base
British American Tobacco Zimbabwe has lost 38 million cigarette sales in the first nine months of 2026 as weaker consumer purchasing power continues eroding demand for its higher priced brands, exposi
1 day agoAnother US$1 Billion Revenue Year Looms for Delta as Half Year Sales Rival its Strongest Pre-2019 Annual Performances
Delta Corporation is heading towards another US$1 billion revenue year after generating US$607.5 million during the six months ended 30 September 2026, an 18% increase from the corresponding period.
1 day agoClinker Imports Surge 90% to US$48 Million as Dinson's US$15 Million Cement Plant Nears Commissioning
Zimbabwe's clinker imports surged 89.7% to US$48.24 million during the first eight months of 2026, exceeding the US$40.78 million spent throughout 2025, as the country prepares to commission another c
1 day agoZimbabwe Clarifies Economic Mandates for Mthuli Ncube and Tagwirei Through New Statutory Instruments
The new economic development portfolio can be assessed through concrete administrative indicators. Competition case processing times, the publication of merger decisions and the consistency of regulat
Nov 13, 2026Treasury Owes Road Contractors US$188 Million as New US$2 Million Contract Approval Rule Takes Effect
Treasury has also warned creditors against engaging third-party debt recovery consultants whose commissions it does not recognise. The directive places greater importance on formal verification and pa
Nov 13, 2026Built with Billions, Left Uninsured: Africa's Unprotected Public Infrastructure Exposes Taxpayers to Mounting Disaster Liabilities
Zimbabwe's government is moving towards compulsory insurance for public assets after its insurance regulator established that most government buildings, schools and hospitals remain without adequate p
Nov 12, 2026
