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Commodities Perspective Corner: Ukraine Grain Deal with Poland Provides Lifeline but Concerns Remain for African Importers

Ukraine recently struck a deal with Poland to resume grain exports overland after a temporary ban. While this provides a lifeline for Ukraine to export its grain, the fate of its seaborne exports from

Apr 20, 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
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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
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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
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Trump’s Ukraine Arms Halt: Is Democracy at Risk?

On July 2, 2025, the Trump administration has halted critical weapons shipments to Ukraine, citing depleted US military stockpiles. This decision, affecting vital munitions like 155mm artillery shells

Jul 03, 2025
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Putin's Masterclass Finesse: Did Moscow Outmanoeuvre Washington in Alaska?

Targeting to dictate terms to the Russian leader, the outcome on August 15th wasn’t expected, as Putin became the face of the meeting, refusing to end the war and leaving with a one-goal lead. For ove

Aug 20, 2025

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Zimbabwe's Gold Royalty Reform: No Full Backtrack, a Pragmatic Gamble on Soaring Prices

Zimbabwe's gold sector has continued its remarkable surge in 2025, building on the record 36.48 tonnes produced in 2024 (following a dip to 30.1 tonnes in 2023). The country surpassed its annual prod

Dec 25, 2025

Diamond Sector's Revival: Exports Hits Record,But Reforms a Game-Changer

Zimbabwe’s diamond industry continues to exhibit resilience amid hardship, with October 2025 exports surging to $43.4 million from zero in September, lifting the first 10 months' cumulative revenue t

Dec 17, 2025

OK Zimbabwe Settles Half of Supplier Debt: Is Recovery on the Horizon?

OK Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe's largest formal retailer by store count, has settled approximately half of its outstanding supplier arrears using proceeds from a US$20 million rights issue completed in August

Dec 17, 2025

Econet to Voluntarily Delist from ZSE After 27 Years, List on VFEX by Introduction

Zimbabwe's leading telecommunications operator, Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, is set to delist from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) after 27 years of being listed, having made its debut on the exchange

Dec 16, 2025

NTS Exits ZSE, Looks for Greener Pastures

National Tyre Services (NTS), Zimbabwe’s leading tyre distribution and retail company, is voluntarily delisting from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange to look for greener pastures with  effect from 31 Decem

Dec 16, 2025

Meikles Loss Skyrockets 11K% Amid Harsh Retail Climate

Meikles Limited has slipped deeper into the red, with its inflation-adjusted loss for the six months to 31 August 2025 ballooning to ZWG165.7 million, a dramatic surge from the near-break-even positio

Dec 15, 2025

Zimbabwe Surpasses 40-Tonne Gold Target Early, Earnings Eye Over $4 Bn: But is Treasury Benefiting?

Zimbabwe's gold sector has achieved a notable milestone in 2025, surpassing its annual production target of 40 tonnes with a cumulative year-to-date output of 41.4 tonnes as of November, exceeding pro

Dec 11, 2025

Kavango Extends Nara Deal as Legal Hurdles Slow Completion

Kavango Resources plc, the London- and VFEX-listed exploration company, has pushed back completion of its planned acquisition of the Nara Gold Project to 27 February 2026, a move that while expected w

Dec 11, 2025