Zambia is grappling with critical power shortages, as citizens are set to receive electricity for only 3 hours per day on a rotational basis. This drastic reduction follows a significant drop in wate
Sep 02, 2024
Zambia's annual inflation rate has soared for the 17th consecutive month, reaching 16.5% in November 2024, up from 15.7% in October. This escalation marks the highest inflation rate since November 20
Nov 29, 2024
Zambia’s electrification journey has pivoted sharply toward off-grid solar solutions, driven by necessity and strategic foresight, as droughts have exposed the fragility of its 80% hydropower reliance
Apr 16, 2025
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
May 07, 2025
Zimbabwe had projected a GDP growth of 6% in 2025, the Southern Africa region’s fastest and a record high in recent years. The growth was largely premised on a rebound in Agriculture anchored on maize
Zimbabwe has secured a significant opportunity to export blueberries to China following the signing of a phytosanitary protocol during President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s recent visit to China, according t
Zimbabwe’s fuel prices have seen a minor adjustment, with petrol prices dropping by one cent from $1.56 in August to $1.55 in September, while diesel prices have remained unchanged at $1.55, according
Gold experienced a robust rally at the end of August, reaching US$3,429 per ounce, a 4% increase for the month, bringing its year-to-date gain to an impressive 31%. Despite a weaker US dollar, gold a
Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) a leading South African platinum group metals (PGM) producer plans to redefine its volumes from improved processing availability at Impala Rustenburg and Zi
Zimbabwe has achieved a historic milestone by recording its lowest trade deficit ever in July 2025, with the deficit plummeting by 94.5% to USD 8.7 million from USD 158.6 million in June 2025. This pe
NMBZ Holdings Limited has expanded its loan book by 18% to ZWG 3.42 billion in the half year to 30 June 2025, up from ZWG 2.91 billion in December 2024 according to the latest half year financial resu
Zimbabwe’s inflation, measured in both ZiG (Zimbabwe Gold) and US dollar terms, experienced a significant decline in August 2025, signaling improved macroeconomic stability. According to Zimstat, an
