British American Tobacco South Africa (BATSA) one of the country’s most established manufacturers is winding down cigarette production and will close its Heidelberg plant by the end of 2026. The decis

Historical market data, including industry research prior to 2020, placed BATSA as the leading cigarette manufacturer in South Africa, with Euromonitor estimating it controlled more than 70% of the le

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, the pre-eminent telecommunications operator in the region, has deployed 103 new base stations and sites aimed at improving coverage in historically underserved areas and meet

On 8 January 2026, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) launched  its Five-Year Strategic Plan (2026–2030), placing a transition to a mono-currency economy at the centre of its long-term monetary ambiti

Tharisa plc, a dual-commodity mining company listed on the London Stock Exchange and Johannesburg Stock Exchange, with operations spanning South Africa (Tharisa Mine in the Bushveld Complex) and Zimba

ith lithium in the rear-view mirror, Prospect is now banking on copper a metal equally critical in the green energy and digital revolutions. Its Mumbezhi Copper Project, located in Zambia’s Central Pr

To speak more into the 15-year trend, the period between 2009–2012 saw a post-dollarisation rebound, with prices and trade stabilizing. The agriculture sector commenced a partially recovery while mini

aledonia Mining Corporation, Zimbabwe’s third-largest gold producer, has moved to secure up to US$120 million through a proposed issuance of convertible senior notes due 2033, a financing decision ref