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World
Oil Price Surge Crushed After US and Swiss Banking Crisis

Harare-Oil prices are set to experience their steepest weekly decline of the year, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures climbing only slightly above US$69 a barrel on Friday. The market disrupti

Mar 17, 2023
World
Putinic Crisis: Ruble Tumbles as Cost of War, Sanctions Take Toll

The Russian ruble has hit its lowest mark in 15 months on the 10th of July 2023 at 90.6 against the US dollar, trading well below averages prior to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, due to political uncer

Jul 10, 2023
World
US Budget Deficit More than Triples

The US government budget deficit widened by 157% to US$227.8 billion in June 2023, up from a US$ 88.8 billion gap in the same month of the previous year. This figure fell below market expectations of

Jul 14, 2023
Mining
The Rise of Geopolitical Tensions: How a Potential Ban on Russian Aluminium by LME Could Impact African Producers

The potential ban on Russian aluminium by the LME brings to the fore the impact of geopolitical tensions on the global metal market, with smaller producers in Africa likely to feel the brunt of any de

Jul 31, 2023
World
The Economic Cost of Zim's Neutrality Shift

After an extended period of approximately 15 months, during which the Republic of Zimbabwe assumed a shrouded veil of neutrality which the global community might now say deceptive in response to Russi

Aug 07, 2023
World
Russia's Economy Buckles Under Weight of War, Sanctions

Russia's budget deficit widened by a significant margin in the first seven months of 2023, reaching a record-breaking RUB 2.817 trillion. This marked a substantial swing from the surplus of RUB 557 bi

Aug 11, 2023
Zimbabwe
Thriving Against Odds: Zim's Platinum Hits Record Breaking Output

In the latest report from the World Platinum Investment Council, Zimbabwe's platinum output for Q2 2023 experienced a significant 2% increase (+2 koz) compared to the same period last year, reaching 1

Sep 14, 2023

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Zimbabwe Stock Exchange Declares Dividend: A Blend of US Dollars and Zimbabwe Gold

The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) has declared a final dividend from the Company's profits for the full year ended 31 December 2023. This significant development reflects the ZSE's commitment to rewa

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A Step Towards Sustainability: RTG’s Solar Investment Powers Kadoma Hotel

Kadoma Hotel, owned by Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG), has successfully harnessed the power of solar energy through its green investment. The installation of a 300KVa solar plant has enabled the hotel to

6 hours ago

ZiG Currency Maintains Stable Ground in Formal Market

Zimbabwe's latest introduced gold-backed currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), has demonstrated stability on the official market since its inception, maintaining its value for almost a month. On the 26th

11 hours ago

Prospect Lithium Pursues Lithium Sulphate Plant Amidst Global Downturn

In light of a significant 33% decline in lithium prices compared to the previous year, many companies in Zimbabwe and the surrounding region have curtailed their production activities as a means to o

1 day ago

CBZ Holdings Appoints Lawrence Nyazema as Group CEO

CBZ Holdings, a ZSE listed financial giant has announced the appointment of Lawrence Nyazema as the new Group Chief Executive Officer, effective from April 19th 2024. The bank circulated this news on

Apr 24, 2024

WestProp's Billion-Dollar Marvels: Pomona City, The Hills set to Reshape the Future

estProp Holdings, a leading real estate company in Zimbabwe, has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing a net profit of over US$50 million for the full year ended 31 December 2023 to US$50.28 mi

Apr 24, 2024

First Capital's Loan Base on Brink of $100 Million in FY23

irst Capital Bank has concluded its fiscal year 2023 on a positive note, achieving remarkable profitability and a substantial increase in loans and advances, which are integral to the banking industry

Apr 23, 2024

Corporate Action Summary

The Board of Directors of First Capital Bank declared a final dividend of US$ 0.22 cents per share for the period ended 31 December 2023. The dividend will be paid on or about the 10th of May, 2024, t

Apr 22, 2024