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Zimbabwe
Starlink Faces Price Hurdle in Zimbabwe as Telecom Operators Seek Relief

TOAZ casts doubt on the suitability of low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellite systems, popularized by firms like Starlink, as a broad solution for Zimbabwe.  The association says high costs are likely to lim

Apr 04, 2024
Finance
The Fintech Frontier: Redefining Financial Inclusion in Africa

Africa's financial landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation, fueled by the swift rise of financial technologies (fintech) and the burgeoning role of artificial intelligence (AI). The latest

Jul 17, 2024
Zimbabwe
Local Telecom Providers on Brink: Will They Survive Starlink's Arrival?

On 10 September 2024, Zimbabwe's telecommunications regulator, the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ), announced the licensing of Starlink within the country. In

Sep 12, 2024
Companies
Econet Enhances Connectivity in Underserved Communities, Sustains Dominance in Data, Voice Traffic in Q1

Econet has intensified its efforts to bridge the digital divide by deploying ten lightweight, cost-effective base transceiver stations (BTS) in underserved rural areas during the first quarter ended 3

Jul 22, 2025

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ZiG Weekly Commentary: Temporary Triumph Masks Deeper Economic Fragility

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) has reached an exchange rate of 26.7724 today, continuing a period of relative calm that began in early June 2025. This stability in both the official and parallel markets is

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Kavango Resources to List on VFEX, Targets US$14 Million for Zimbabwe Projects

Kavango Resources plc, a London-listed mineral exploration company, is entering the final stages of its planned secondary listing on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX), with official trading sch

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Weekly Gold Wrap: Demand Soars to Record $132 Billion in Q2'25

The demand for gold grew significantly in the second quarter, reaching a record value of $132 billion, a 45% increase from the previous year according to the World Gold Council. The total amount of g

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Seed Co Volumes Plunge 59% as Export Orders Return to Normal Levels

Largest seed company,Seed Co Limited has recorded a 59% drop in sales volumes for the first quarter ended 30 June 2025, according to the company’s latest trading update. The drop was driven by the ab

Aug 04, 2025

Zimbabwe's Banking Sector Reports 20% Credit Growth in First Half of 2025

Zimbabwe’s banking sector has demonstrated notable strength in the first half of 2025, as highlighted by Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, in th

Aug 04, 2025

POSB Invests in Real Estate to Hedge ZiG Inflation

People’s Own Savings Bank (POSB), Zimbabwe’s state-owned financial institution, has ventured into real estate as part of a hedging strategy against the country’s volatile economy, according to its lat

Aug 04, 2025

Zimbabwe’s 2025 Mid-Term Budget Review: What You Should Know

The 2025 Mid-Term Budget and Economic Review, themed "Building Resilience for Sustained Economic Transformation," sets the stage for Zimbabwe’s fiscal and economic trajectory in the second half of the

Aug 03, 2025

Trump’s Tariffs Take Effect Today: Zimbabwe’s Export Levy Slashed from 18%

President Donald Trump’s new tariff regime kicks off today, on the first of August 2025, with Zimbabwe facing a 15% ad valorem tariff on its exports to the United States, moderated from an initial pro

Aug 01, 2025