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Commodities Perspective Corner: The Food View-- What you need know!

Declining global prices for wheat pose a challenge to Zimbabwe’s mission to self-sustain. While the country achieved sufficient tonnage to cover its own needs in 2022, the general cost levels per tonn

Feb 22, 2023
Zimbabwe
Commodities Perspective Corner: Juicy Profits Trimmed! Dive into the World of Citrus Exports

According to Zimtrade, the new requirements that have been put in place by EU are meant to protect consumers and prevent the spread of the False Codling Moth (FCM) into the Union. The EU enacted a reg

Mar 02, 2023
World
Sweet Entry into the Chinese Market: Zimbabwean Citrus Farmers Find Solace

China consumed over 54 million tonnes of citrus fruits in 2021, accounting for about 34% of total citrus consumption globally. The sheer size of the Chinese market signals a huge export potential for

Jun 05, 2023
Companies
Schweppes' US$28 Million Citrus Gamble: A New Era for Mazoe?

In a bold move to secure the future of its flagship Mazoe Orange Crush, Schweppes Zimbabwe is embarking on a US$25-28 million citrus project, aiming to take control of its orange supply chain and fuel

Aug 19, 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

Dec 18, 2024

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

Dec 18, 2024

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

Dec 17, 2024

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