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Biden talks green energy as Eskom CEO quits amidst blackouts surge

Biden also said the money would be spent helping "develop cutting-edge energy solutions like clean hydrogen, a deal worth $2 billion to build solar energy projects in Angola, $600 million high-speed c

Dec 16, 2022
World
SA Treasury Makes Strides to Address Electricity Crisis

The South African National Treasury's recent projection of an increase in economic growth has sparked optimism among the country's economists. This is a good sign for Zimbabwe because South Africa is

Feb 23, 2023
World
Mr Price Posts 6% Fall in Annual Profit Amidst Inflationary Pressure and Power Cuts

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

Jun 22, 2023
South Africa
Surreal Incompetence: Rand Commits to Losses

The South African rand has taken a hit, depreciating by 2% week on week to trade at 18.8 against the US dollar. The country's power deficits have been the main driver behind the currency's poor perfo

Jul 07, 2023
South Africa
Rand Slumps Amid Power Cuts, Controversial Foreign Policies

The South African rand has undergone a substantial decline, breaking the 19 mark and reaching its lowest level in almost three months, at US$19.2. This decline in the South African rand occurs concurr

Sep 06, 2023

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Vast Resources Discovers Additional 6,055 Carats of Diamonds in Marange Parcel

Vast Resources plc, a London-based junior mining company listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM), has discovered additional 6,055.35 carats of gem-quality diamonds during the classification

16 hours ago

Zimbabwe's Fuel Prices Hold Steady Despite Global Oil Price Collapse

Zimbabwe’s fuel prices have remained static for both petrol and diesel in May, according to  energy regulator,  Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA). Petrol continues to retail at US$1.53 per

20 hours ago

USA Proposes to Cut $555 Million to the African Development Fund: Implications for AfDB, Africa’s Development

The Trump administration has proposed to eliminate $555 million in funding for the African Development Fund (ADF), the concessional financing arm of the African Development Bank (AfDB), marks a signif

1 day ago

Lake Kariba's Water Level Increases to 15%

Lake Kariba is witnessing a steady rise in water levels fuelled by sustained inflows from the Zambezi River, according to the latest hydrological bulletin. This upward trend, though modest has sparke

1 day ago

Gold Quarterly Snap: China Leads Demand, Jewellery Consumption Hits 35 Billion in Just 3 Months

Global gold demand soared to a record 1,206 tonnes in the first quarter of 2025, the highest Q1 figure since 2016, driven by a 1% year-on-year increase that included over-the-counter (OTC) investment.

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After 3-Month Pause, Zimbabwe Gold Exports Surge to 246.9 Million

Gold export earnings have resumed an upward trajectory in March 2025, climbing to $246.87 million, a 14% increase from February’s $216.86 million, marking the first rise since November 2024 when a rec

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Zimbabwe Electricity Crisis to Worsen as Hwange Faces Technical Faults

Zimbabwe is bracing for prolonged power cuts this week as several units at the Hwange Thermal Power Station, the country’s largest power plant, are offline, intensifying an already critical electricit

May 06, 2025

Proplastics Sees 11% Production Boost in Q1 25

Proplastics Limited, a Zimbabwe Stock Exchange listed plastics manufacturer and distributor, has reported a 11% jump in production for the first quarter of 2025, according to its latest trading update

May 06, 2025