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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
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
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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Nampak’s Q3 Struggles, Financial Analysis: Can Festive Demand Spark FY25 Recovery?

ampak Zimbabwe Limited, the country’s largest packaging firm, reported a challenging third quarter ending 30 June 2025, driven by heightened competition amid growth in informalization and persistent p

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RBZ’s 2025 Mid-Term Monetary Policy Reveal: Analysis of Key Policies

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has released its 2025 Mid-Term Monetary Policy Statement, themed "Walking the Talk and Staying the Course to Durably Anchor and Consolidate Stability," highlighting

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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

Aug 08, 2025

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

Aug 08, 2025

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

Aug 08, 2025

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/

Aug 08, 2025

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

Aug 08, 2025

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