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Zimbabwe Trade Balance Worsens by 26%, What it means for the economy

While platinum prices gained during the quarter owing to strong industrial demand for auto catalysts during the first quarter of 2023 as China reopened its industry from Covid-19 induced lockdowns, th

May 30, 2023
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Zimbabwe's Trade Deficit Soars: Enters Triple-Digit Territory

Zimbabwe's trade deficit expanded to a three-digit figure in July 2023, marking a significant increase compared to the two-digit deficit recorded in June 2023. The total value of exports in July 2023

Aug 30, 2023
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Zimbabwe's Trade Deficit Narrows as Exports Rise, Driven by Gold, Tobacco

Zimbabwe’s trade deficit has narrowed for the first time in a while, reaching US$198.7 million, a 27.7% decrease from the July 2024 deficit of US$274.9 million. The country has not recorded a trade su

Oct 01, 2024
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September Trade Review: Gold Exports Increases but Value Declines Despite Rallying Prices

Gold exports in September 2024 surged to 40.2%, up from 37.9% in August and 34.2% in July while tobacco exports, partly or wholly stemmed, followed closely at 19.3%, marking a notable growth from 13%

Oct 25, 2024
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September Trade Deficit Widens Despite a Surge in Gold Exports

Zimbabwe's September trade deficit widened by 4.2% to US$207.6 million from US$199.1 million in August, according to the latest trade data released by Zimstat. This increase resulted from a substantia

Oct 28, 2024
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October External Trade Overview: Trade Balance Improves, Gold Surge, Fuel, Maize Imports Dominates- Key Drivers Revealed

Harare- Zimbabwe's trade deficit narrowed in October 2024, despite remaining in the red. According to data from Zimstat, total exports reached US$698 million, representing a 16% year-on-year decline f

Nov 28, 2024
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Gold Exports Set New Record by Surpassing 300 Million in April Alone

Zimbabwe’s gold exports achieved a remarkable milestone in April 2025, surpassing the $300 million mark in a single month. This record-breaking performance was propelled by a surge in production and e

May 29, 2025
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Manufacturing Sector Leads GDP Contributions in 1HY Performance

Zimbabwe’s manufacturing sector has emerged as a cornerstone of the economy, now contributing 15.3% to GDP, surpassing mining (14.5%), wholesale and retail trade (11.9%), financial services (10.8%), a

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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

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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

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Former ABSA Botswana Director Mthimkhulu Joins CBZ Bank as MD

CBZ Bank, Zimbabwe’s largest financial institution by deposits and assets, has appointed Valeta Mthimkhulu as its new Managing Director, marking a significant milestone in the bank’s leadership journe

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US Suspends Visas on Zim Due to Overstays, Migration Stance

The U.S. Embassy in Harare has temporarily suspended all routine immigrant and non-immigrant visa services, sparing most diplomatic and official visas. This decision, driven by Zimbabwe’s 10.57% B-1/

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Manufacturing Sector Leads GDP Contributions in 1HY Performance

Zimbabwe’s manufacturing sector has emerged as a cornerstone of the economy, now contributing 15.3% to GDP, surpassing mining (14.5%), wholesale and retail trade (11.9%), financial services (10.8%), a

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ZiG Weekly Commentary: Temporary Triumph Masks Deeper Economic Fragility

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) has reached an exchange rate of 26.7724 today, continuing a period of relative calm that began in early June 2025. This stability in both the official and parallel markets is

Aug 05, 2025

Kavango Resources to List on VFEX, Targets US$14 Million for Zimbabwe Projects

Kavango Resources plc, a London-listed mineral exploration company, is entering the final stages of its planned secondary listing on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX), with official trading sch

Aug 05, 2025

Weekly Gold Wrap: Demand Soars to Record $132 Billion in Q2'25

The demand for gold grew significantly in the second quarter, reaching a record value of $132 billion, a 45% increase from the previous year according to the World Gold Council. The total amount of g

Aug 05, 2025