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Zimbabwe
Starafrica Corporation Faces Uphill Battle Amid Challenging Business Environment

Starafrica Corporation, a prominent participant in the sugar industry, has recently disclosed its performance, which mirrors the multitude of hurdles it encountered during the period ended September 3

Feb 06, 2024
World
Global Gold Prices Set A New Record High

International gold prices have risen to US$2 473 per ounce on the 16th of July 2024, setting a new record high for the bullion price. Previously, a record high was observed on 20 May 2024 when the pr

Jul 17, 2024
Zimbabwe
Exports Trade Mix: Gold Lose Lustre, Nickel Mattes Gain Ground

Zimbabwe's gold exports for June 2024 remained the top export, but fell to 30.5% according to data released by the country's statistics agency, ZIMSTAT. This is down from a higher of 42.8% in May, a

Jul 29, 2024
Zimbabwe
Local Telecom Providers on Brink: Will They Survive Starlink's Arrival?

On 10 September 2024, Zimbabwe's telecommunications regulator, the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ), announced the licensing of Starlink within the country. In

Sep 12, 2024
Companies
BAT’s New Strategic Focus: Cost Optimization to Mitigate Earnings Crunch

British American Tobacco Zimbabwe, a prominent manufacturer and distributor of tobacco products, has sustained its comprehensive cost reduction initiative aimed at optimizing operational efficiency an

Nov 05, 2024
Companies
ZB Bank Boosts Lending Income 27% Despite Slow Growth: Bets Big on Digital Fixes

ZB Bank Limited, the flagship of ZB Financial Holdings (ZBFH), saw income from lending activities net of recoveries climb 27% to ZWG370 million in 2024 from ZWG292 million in 2023, despite sluggish lo

Apr 03, 2025
Companies
Unki Platinum Mine Sees 15% Production Decline in Q1 2025

Unki Platinum Mine, Zimbabwe’s third-largest platinum group metals (PGM) producer and a flagship operation of Anglo American Platinum (Amplats), reported a 15% production decline in Q1 2025, with outp

Apr 29, 2025

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Zimbabwe Maintains August Fuel Prices  as Global Costs Set to Decline

Zimbabwe has maintained its petrol and diesel prices for August, holding steady at US$1.56 per litre and US$1.55 per litre, respectively, according to the latest monthly fuel update from the Zimbabwe

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OK Zimbabwe Raises US$20m, Boosts US$30m Turnaround Plan

OK Zimbabwe Limited, the country’s largest supermarket chain by store count, has successfully raised US$20 million through a fully subscribed renounceable rights offer, according to the latest circula

23 hours ago

Nampak Zimbabwe Benefits from Record-Breaking Tobacco Season

NamPak Zimbabwe Limited, a leading packaging firm listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) is banking on Zimbabwe’s record-breaking 2025 tobacco marketing season to steady operations in a challengi

23 hours ago

Gold's Performance in July: Balancing Gains and Challenges

Gold prices rose 0.3% in July 2025, closing at US$3,299 per ounce, driven by tariff-led inflation expectations and geopolitical risks, per the Gold Return Attribution Model (GRAM). A stronger US doll

1 day ago

Nampak’s Q3 Struggles, Financial Analysis: Can Festive Demand Spark FY25 Recovery?

ampak Zimbabwe Limited, the country’s largest packaging firm, reported a challenging third quarter ending 30 June 2025, driven by heightened competition amid growth in informalization and persistent p

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RBZ’s 2025 Mid-Term Monetary Policy Reveal: Analysis of Key Policies

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has released its 2025 Mid-Term Monetary Policy Statement, themed "Walking the Talk and Staying the Course to Durably Anchor and Consolidate Stability," highlighting

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ZiG Weekly Review: Supplier Payment Delays, Budget Underutilisation Threaten ZiG’s Long-Term Stability

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) closed the week ended 8 August 2025 at an exchange rate of 26.7605 against the USD, reflecting a marginal appreciation from 26.7369 the previous day and aligning with the rate

Aug 08, 2025

ZIDA Unveils E-Regulations Portal to Streamline Investment, Boost Transparency

The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) has officially launched the E-Regulations Portal , a digital platform that seeks to provide clear, structured, and publicly accessible information

Aug 08, 2025