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Government Raises GDP Forecasts by 2.2 Percentage Points Due to Positive Agricultural Performance

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 21, 2023
World
Zimbabwe's Economic Growth Set to Rise by 6% on the Back of Increased Maize Harvest

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 27, 2023
World
Zimbabwe's 2022 GDP Growth Exceeds Expectations, Driven by Agriculture and Mining

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

Jul 04, 2023
Zimbabwe
Central Bank Blows Own Trumpet

On July 28th, the Central Bank issued a circular outlining the resolutions reached during the monetary policy meeting held on that day to evaluate the efficacy of recent policy interventions implement

Aug 01, 2023
World
Global Economic Highlights: Key Data Releases and Events to Watch in the Week Ahead

n the upcoming week, the world eagerly anticipates the release of crucial economic data and key events from major economies, including the United States, China, Eurozone, Canada, Japan, and the United

Nov 13, 2023
Zimbabwe
South Africa’s 2025 Budget: A Fragile Lifeline for Zimbabwe’s Ailing Economy?

For Zimbabwean businesses and policymakers, this figure raises a pressing question: is it enough to pull South Africa—and the region—out of its economic quagmire? As Zimbabwe’s largest trading partner

Mar 13, 2025
World
No Winners in Trade Wars: Global Economic Growth Downgraded

The global economy stands at a crossroads, with trade tensions casting a long shadow over its prospects. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) released its latest economic

Mar 25, 2025
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's Tobacco Production Surpasses 300 Million Kilograms, Eyes New Record

Zimbabwe’s tobacco industry has achieved a historic milestone in 2025, surpassing 300 million kilograms of production, generating over US$1 billion in revenue by June 19, 2025 according to TIMB.  Thi

Jun 23, 2025

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Weekend Read: Zimbabwe’s Gold Rush – Billions Earned, Billions Lost

Gold is Zimbabwe’s golden ticket, shining brighter than ever as the world’s chaos, wars in the Middle East, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and shaky U.S. support for Kyiv drive demand for this safe-hav

Jul 11, 2025

BAT Anticipates Comeback After Transitioning to a Loss in FY2024

British American Tobacco Zimbabwe (BAT Zimbabwe) experienced a pronounced financial reversal in its fiscal year 2024 (FY2024), transitioning from a profit after tax of ZWG 234 million (US$9 million to

Jul 11, 2025

ZERA Hikes Fuel Prices for July

The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has announced an upward adjustment in fuel prices for the month of July, reflecting both global oil market trends and persistent domestic vulnerabilitie

Jul 11, 2025

ZSE Joins SWIFT Network, in Push for International Financial Credibility

The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange Holdings Limited (ZSE Holdings) has joined the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) network a globally recognised platform for secure financi

Jul 09, 2025

Seed Co Reports 93% Revenue Growth in FY25, but Government Debt, Currency Shift Weaken Profits

Seed Co, Zimbabwe’s leading seed company with a robust regional footprint, reported a 52% surge in sales volume for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 (FY2025), driven by strong demand in both domes

Jul 09, 2025

Willdale Invests in All-Weather Plant as Losses Rise Fourfold on Low Working Capital

Willdale Limited, Zimbabwe’s sole publicly listed brick manufacturer, is divesting non-core real estate assets to fund a $3.5 million all-weather production facility and modernised brick-making equipm

Jul 09, 2025

Gold, Nickel Pushes Zimbabwe’s Exports to 6-Month Peak: But Import Bill Overshadow Gains

Zimbabwe’s merchandise exports reached a six-month high of USD 727.3 million in May 2025, reflecting a 9.6% month-on-month increase from USD 663.8 million in April 2025, according to Zimstat data. T

Jul 08, 2025

Reclaiming Bread-Basket Status: May Maize Imports Plunge

Zimbabwe’s maize imports plummeted in May 2025, nosediving from a hefty $43 million in April to a mere $31.5 million, a dazzling turnaround sparked by a stellar harvest season that roared to life by J

Jul 07, 2025