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Lithium's Wild Ride: Zimbabwe Lithium Ambitions Disrupted by Volatile Global Markets
As the world grapples with geo-economic fragmentation due to the Middle East's crisis and the Russia-Ukraine War, the future of lithium remains uncertain. Despite the global push for a carbon-free eco
May 29, 2024
World
$80 Million Partnership: Unpacking CBZ, Afreximbank’s Landmark Financing Agreement
BZ Bank and African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) have signed two financing facilities worth a total of US$80 million to support Zimbabwean exporters. The first facility is a US$60 million line of
Jun 17, 2024
Zimbabwe
Zim's Licensing Burden: Over 25 Licenses, Permits Required to Operate One Supermarket
Operating a single supermarket in Zimbabwe requires over 25 licenses and permits, making it challenging for businesses to operate. This is despite the mantra, Zimbabwe is open for business. These li
Sep 24, 2024
Zimbabwe
RBZ Raises Policy Rate, Reserve Requirements: Implications for Banks, Businesses, Consumers
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has raised the bank policy rate from 20% in April this year to 35%, according to the latest Monetary Policy Statement released last Friday. Standard and statutory reserve
Sep 30, 2024
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Limits Forex Withdrawals Abroad to US$2k: What it Means, Implications
The Reserve Bank has taken decisive action to curb capital flight and stabilize the formal economy by reducing the amount of foreign currency individuals can take out of the country from US$10,000 to
Sep 30, 2024
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's Horticulture Sector Slams Increase in Export Surrender Threshold as 'Unfair and Counterproductive’
The Horticulture Development Council (HDC) has strongly criticized the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s (RBZ) recent decision to reduce export retention thresholds from 75% to 70%, as outlined in its Moneta
Feb 11, 2025
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ZB Financials Launch Innovative Digital Payment Solutions: How They Compare to Existing Ones
ZB Financial Holdings, a prominent financial services provider in Zimbabwe, has launched two innovative digital payment solutions: Smile Cash, a digital wallet, and Smile & Pay, a payment gateway desi
21 hours agoUK Changes Immigration Policy: Ban on Care Home Workers, 10-Year Residency Requirement, Focus on High-Skilled Labour and More
The United Kingdom has introduced a series of stringent immigration reforms through its 2025 Immigration White Paper, aimed at reducing net migration and prioritising high-skilled workers to bolster e
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