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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
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
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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
World
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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Most Expensive Fuel in Africa: Why the Middle East Is Only Part of the Story

Harare-Effective 2 April 2026, ZERA set diesel at US$2.11 per litre and petrol blend E5 at US$2.23, citing a 33.16% rise in the diesel FOB price since the last review as a direct consequence of the Ir

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The Cotton Revolution: Govt Slashes Agric Levies 75% In Sweeping Regulatory Overhaul

Zimbabwe's Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion has announced one of the most comprehensive regulatory reform packages the agricultural sector has seen in years, with Cab

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Tigere REIT Leads Peers with Doubled Q1 Net Property Income, Four Yield Accretive Acquisitions Planned for 2026

Tigere Real Estate Investment Trust has once again set the pace among Zimbabwe's listed REITs, delivering a standout first quarter performance that reflects its dominance over smaller and newer peers

Apr 09, 2026

Zimre Holdings Delivers Transformational  Turnaround on Elite Underwriting Discipline and Investment Gains

Zimre Holdings Limited (ZHL) has recorded its strongest performance since the IFRS 17 transition, posting a 196% increase in profit for the year to USD16.70 million for the twelve months ended 31 Dece

Apr 09, 2026

Eagle REIT Executes Major Portfolio Expansion Despite Lower Reported Profit from Reduced Stand Sales

Eagle Real Estate Investment Trust, Zimbabwe's first dollar listed reit, has delivered a textbook development-focused performance in 2025, prioritising long-term value creation over short-term trading

Apr 09, 2026

Morgan & Co ETF Delivers 21% Return and Strong Real NAV Growth in 2025, Despite Trailing Broader Market

The Morgan & Co Made In Zimbabwe Exchange Traded Fund has posted a solid 21% total return for the year ended 31 December 2025, generating a meaningful positive real return after comfortably beating ye

Apr 09, 2026

The Banking Sector: How Zim Listed Banks Performed, What Shapes the 2026 Outlook

Zimbabwe's six listed banking groups closed the year to December 2025 having generated their strongest aggregate profitability in the post-hyperinflation era, collectively earning an estimated $140 mi

Apr 09, 2026

FBC Holdings Reports 84% Profit Jump , Core Trading Income Surges 34% and Now Dominates Revenue Mix

FBC Holdings Limited has delivered a markedly stronger underlying performance in 2025, posting an 84% increase in profit before tax to ZWG 815.2 million from ZWG 443.7 million the prior year, while pr

Apr 09, 2026