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South Africa Beats the Odds: Inflation Surges Higher Than Expected In February
South Africa's headline consumer inflation has risen slightly higher than expected in February, according to data released by Statistics South Africa. Year on year, inflation grew by 7.0% from 6.9% in
Mar 23, 2023
World
Erosion of Value in Zimbabwe: Hyperinflation and Exclusion from Old Mutual Limited's Key Performance Metrics - Old Mutual Limited Releases 2022 Integrated Report
The value of the business in Zimbabwe is reduced to zero in Group equity value due to the continued impact of hyperinflation on the Zimbabwean economy. However, the Zimbabwe business remained profitab
Apr 18, 2023
World
EasyEquities Partnership With GCash to Bring US Stock Trading to 70 Million Filipinos
EasyEquities will launch a fantasy investment game on GCash in June 2023 to educate and familiarize customers with US stock trading before offering real trading. This strategy proved successful when E
Apr 20, 2023
Zimbabwe
Powerless Profits: Pick n Pay's Margins Plunge Amid South Africa's Electricity Crisis
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) insists that the use of fossil fuels is the best option to address the forecast of a 13% increase in demand, despite the fact that they have po
May 04, 2023
World
Strategic Growth and Diversification: Sibanye's Q1 2023 Performance and Key Projects in Zimbabwe and Europe
One of the key projects that Sibanye is advancing is the Keliber lithium refinery project in Europe. The construction of the refinery commenced in March 2023, and the project is set to supply regional
May 10, 2023
Zimbabwe
Understanding the Risks: An Overview of the South African Market for Investors and Businesses
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) insists that the use of fossil fuels is the best option to address the forecast of a 13% increase in demand, despite the fact that they have po
May 30, 2023
South Africa
City Lodge Hotels Limited sees rebound in tourism as demand patterns normalise
The average room rate has also rebounded, with high single digit percentage increases against the equivalent 2019 rates. The May year to date average room rate for 2023 is 12% higher than the prior co
Jun 20, 2023
South Africa
Standard Bank Group Expects Strong Earnings Growth Despite Challenging Economic Environment
Standard Bank Group's banking activities recorded revenue growth in excess of 20% higher than the same period in the previous year, driven by higher-than-expected average interest rates and good balan
Jun 20, 2023
South Africa
FirstRand Limited Maintains Earnings Expectations Despite Challenging Economic Environment
s previously guided, the group expects its credit loss ratio for the year to remain below its stated through-the-cycle range, given its targeted origination approach. The group's capital and liquidity
Jun 21, 2023
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President Mnangagwa Introduces $150 'Presidential Bonus Scheme' for Civil Servants, Further Benefits Planned
he Government of Zimbabwe has introduced a series of measures aimed at improving the welfare of its civil servants, a group that has long grappled with economic hardship. Among these is a presidential
Oct 17, 2025Zimbabwe’s Health Turning Point: Inside the Economics and Humanity of the 2026 National Health Insurance Rollout
In a country where a visit to the doctor can still mean a choice between healing and hunger, Zimbabwe’s plan to launch its National Health Insurance (NHI) in June 2026 represents more than a policy mi
Oct 17, 2025IPEC HY'25 Pension Sector Performance: Assets Grow to $3 Bn, Arrears Rise to $100 Mn Amid Declining Income
The pensions sector in Zimbabwe, as reported by the Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) for the half-year ended 30 June 2025, showed strength with a significant 6% increase in total assets, reach
Oct 16, 2025Zimbabwe's Macroeconomic Stabilisation: Insights from the 2025 IMF Article IV Consultation
imbabwe's economy has navigated a turbulent path marked by hyperinflation, currency instability, and external shocks, but the 2025 IMF Article IV consultation highlights a tentative stabilisation amid
Oct 09, 2025