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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
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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
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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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Gold Monthly Commentary: Gold Closes In on New Highs

Gold experienced a robust rally at the end of August, reaching US$3,429 per ounce, a 4% increase for the month, bringing its year-to-date gain to an impressive 31%. Despite a weaker US dollar, gold a

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Implats Eyes Growth with Optimised Operations at Zimplats and Rustenburg

Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) a leading South African platinum group metals (PGM) producer plans to redefine its volumes  from improved processing availability at Impala Rustenburg and Zi

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Gold Shoulders Economy, Deficit Nearly Extinct

Zimbabwe has achieved a historic milestone by recording its lowest trade deficit ever in July 2025, with the deficit plummeting by 94.5% to USD 8.7 million from USD 158.6 million in June 2025. This pe

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NMBZ Loan Book Surges 18% as Bank Bets on Exporters

NMBZ Holdings Limited has expanded its loan book by 18% to ZWG 3.42 billion in the half year to 30 June 2025, up from ZWG 2.91 billion in December 2024 according to the latest half year financial resu

Sep 02, 2025

Zimbabwe’s Dual-Currency Inflation Eases: ZiG, USD Show Downward Trend

Zimbabwe’s inflation, measured in both ZiG (Zimbabwe Gold) and US dollar terms, experienced a significant decline in August 2025, signaling improved macroeconomic stability. According to Zimstat, an

Aug 31, 2025

FBC Holdings Reshapes Revenue Model, Prioritizes Core Operations

FBC Holdings Limited has embarked on a strategic transformation, shifting its revenue base away from volatile hedging and investment revaluation gains toward sustainable core income streams, signallin

Aug 29, 2025

Mash Holdings’ Rental Income Grows 15% Spurred by New Tenants at Pomona Centre

Mashonaland Holdings Limited, a prominent property and investment company listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), reported strong rental income growth in the first half of 2025,  by its developme

Aug 28, 2025

Invictus Energy’s Share Price Rally Biggest Since 2023 After Al Mansour’s US$25M Investment, US$500M Future Commitment

Invictus Energy, an Australian-listed exploration company with a market capitalisation of approximately US$55 million, experienced a dramatic surge in its share price, rising from AUD 0.050 on August

Aug 27, 2025