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Zimbabwe
ZiG Enters Double-Digit Inflation at 37.2%, a First Since Launch

Zimbabwe’s month-on-month inflation has entered the double digit for the first time in ZiG’s history since its introduction in April 2024 according to the latest data released by the nation’s statisti

Oct 25, 2024
Zimbabwe
Mthuli Ncube Anticipates 52% Depreciation of ZiG in 2025

The Zimbabwe’s economy faces a turbulent 2025, with the local currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG), expected to depreciate by an alarming 110% in FY2025, Government 2025 Budget reviews. This grim foreca

Dec 03, 2024
Zimbabwe
RBZ Introduces Targeted Finance Facility to Ease Liquidity Crisis

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has introduced a Targeted Finance Facility (TFF) In a bid to alleviate the current liquidity crisis on targeted sectors. This facil

Dec 04, 2024
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ZiG Deflation Hits -0.1% in March as USD Inflation Holds Steady at 15%: Contrasts Southern Africa’s Varied Trends

Inflation dynamics in Southern Africa as of March 2025 reveal a region of contrasts, with Zimbabwe’s dual-currency system standing out as a focal point of economic complexity. Zimbabwe’s ZiG month-on

Mar 28, 2025
Zimbabwe
How Zimbabwe’s Inflation Compares With Its Peers: June Uptick Leaves It Below Every SADC Peer

Zimbabwe's annual inflation in US dollar terms rose to 3.1% in June 2026, gaining 0.3 percentage points on May 2026's 2.8%, according to figures released by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency. On

Jun 29, 2026

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Zimbabwe's Mineral Processing Rules Face COMESA Regional Integration Test

Zimbabwe’s ambition to develop regional mineral-processing industries faces a significant policy test after President Emmerson Mnangagwa committed the country’s COMESA chairmanship to accelerating ben

Oct 22, 2026

Zambia's Izwe Loans Profits Rise 26% on Fee Income, Zim's Banks Face Tighter Charges

Zambia's Izwe Loans Zambia has recorded a 26% increase in profit after tax to K112.2 million (approximately US$6.23 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2026, supported by a near doubling of fee

Oct 22, 2026

Zimplow’s Implement Export Volumes Overtake Local Sales Amid 2027 Drought Risks

VFEX-listed Zimplow Holdings has recorded a US$1.54 million turnaround in pre-tax earnings for the nine months ended September 2026, supported by stronger margins, improved stock availability and a sh

Oct 22, 2026

Zambia Re Profits Nearly Triple as Underwriting Improves, Outpacing Zimbabwean Insurers

Zambia Reinsurance, formerly Prima Reinsurance, has recorded a 198% increase in profit after tax to K6.09 million (approximately US$338,000) for the six months ended 30 June 2026, despite reinsurance

Oct 22, 2026

Zimbabwe Hosts COMESA Heads of State Summit, Mnangagwa to Lead Regional Economic Bloc

Zimbabwe is hosting the 25th Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Heads of State and Government Summit today, 22 October 2026, at the New Parliament Building in Mt Hampden, with Pres

Oct 22, 2026

IMF Research Exposes Cost of Broad Subsidies Ahead of Zimbabwe's 2027 Budget

Zimbabwe’s preparation of the 2027 National Budget faces a difficult fiscal calculation as new International Monetary Fund research finds that broad food subsidies can cost approximately six times as

Oct 21, 2026

Cassava Enters World Bank Plan for Affordable African AI

The World Bank Group launched its first digital strategy on 20 October, setting out a financing and policy framework for developing countries to expand affordable connectivity, digital services, skill

Oct 21, 2026

Zanaco's 13% Revenue Growth Fails to Lift Profits as Costs Rise, Echoing CBZ's Earnings Pressure

Zambia National Commercial Bank (Zanaco) has recorded a 13% increase in operating income to K3.30 billion (approximately US$183.2 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2026, but the improvement fa

Oct 21, 2026