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African Markets Update: Malawi Stock Exchange Surpasses Zimbabwe Stock Exchange for the Leading African Exchange Market

The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) insists that the use of fossil fuels is the best option to address the forecast of a 13% increase in demand, despite the fact that they have po

Apr 25, 2023
Zimbabwe
ZiG Faces Imminent Collapse: RBZ Injects $64 Million in Ongoing Efforts

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has injected US$114 million into the forex market to meet rising demand for foreign currency and stabilize the run-away ZiG. In a statement, RBZ said US$50 million was inj

Sep 20, 2024
Zimbabwe
Digital Dawn: ZSE Direct Surges 28% as Zimbabwe's Stock Market Boom in Q3

d clients and 10,740 active clients. The number of trades increased by 28.68%, reflecting the growing interest in online trading. ZSE Direct has democratized access to the capital markets, offering

Oct 10, 2024
Companies
CAPEX Jumps Over 2000% to $2M: Turnall Bets on New Investments

Turnall Holdings increased its capital expenditure (CAPEX) to US$2 million in the half-year ended June 30, 2024, compared to just $72,971 in the same period last year. This investment primarily focus

Oct 15, 2024
Companies
NATIONAL FOODS' SHOCK EXIT: Weighs Delisting From VFEX, Barely 2 Years after Listing

Largest food producer, National Foods (Nat Foods) Limited, is contemplating a delisting from the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX), according to the latest circular from the group. Nat Foods was

Oct 31, 2024
Companies
Simbisa Brands Energy Costs More Than Double in Q1, But New Store Openings Cushion the Blow

Simbisa Brands, the leading quick-service restaurant (QSR) operator in Zimbabwe, reported a significant rise in energy expenditures, which more than doubled year-over-year (YoY) in Q1 FY2025. This up

Nov 25, 2024

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A Looming Dark Christmas: Zimbabwe's Power Sector in Shambles

Zimbabwe is likely to face a dark festive season due to persistent power outages. The continued nationwide blackouts and inadequate power generation, which fails to meet demand, support this predicti

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Zimbabwe Achieves Wheat Self-Sufficiency Setting New Record: A Closer Look

Zimbabwe's agricultural sector has achieved a landmark milestone, with the country's wheat harvest reaching an unprecedented 563,961 metric tons (MT) as of the latest update. This is according to the

13 hours ago

Drought Threatens Regional Power Supply: What Lake Cahora Bassa's Water Level Erosion Means for Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's struggles with power challenges have extended beyond its borders, affecting one of its key electricity import sources. The Cahora Bassa dam in Mozambique's Tete province has reached a crit

1 day ago

Tanganda Returns to Profitability as Avocado ,Tea Booms

Tanganda Tea, a company listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), has made a remarkable turnaround, recording a profit after tax of USD1.4 million for the year ended 30 September 2024. This is a si

Dec 16, 2024

Zimbabwe's Power Supply Plummets to Lowest Level in Over 12 Months

Zimbabwe's power generation has plummeted to its lowest level in over 12 months, with daily electricity production hitting a dismal 736 MW on December 16. This marks a new low for 2024, surpassing the

Dec 16, 2024

Zimbabwe’s Electricity Import Bill Jumps 45% in Q3

The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat) has revealed a significant 45% uptick in electricity imports, with the country bringing in 611.1 gigawatt-hours (GWh) during the third quarter of 2024

Dec 16, 2024

Government Seeks Bigger Slice of Mining Pie: Is the 26% Proposed Stake Feasible?

Last week, in an interview with global media outlet Bloomberg, the government hinted at plans to introduce a 26% shareholding in all future mining projects and also negotiate with the already settled

Dec 16, 2024

28 Zimbabwe-Linked Gold Mafia Members Placed on U.S. Sanctions

The United States and United Kingdom have imposed stringent sanctions on individuals implicated in gold smuggling and money laundering operation based in Zimbabwe, effective December 9, 2024.

Dec 10, 2024