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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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Edgars' Profit Margins Improve Fuelled by Modest Volume Growth in 1HY

Edgars Stores Zimbabwe Limited has reported a modest increase in sales volumes for the first half ended February 6, 2024, which contributed to improved profit margins. The Group’s total sales volume

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Artificial Intelligence Drives Econet’s Strong Q1 25 Performance

Econet Wireless ,the country’s largest telecommunications operator leveraged AI‑powered analytics to deepen customer insight and tailor services in real time, a strategy that helped propel data traffi

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CFI Bounces Back With ZWG493 Million Profit in HY 25 , Driven by Monetary Gains

CFI Holdings Limited has staged a strong comeback in the first half of 2025, swinging from a loss of ZWG348.96 million in the prior comparable period to a ZWG493.64 million profit, according to the co

Jul 16, 2025

Caledonia Raises FY Gold Production Guidance After Blanket’s Q2 Record Production

Caledonia Mining Corporation, Zimbabwe's third largest gold producer, has seen a record-breaking second quarter for gold production in 2025, with output reaching 21,070 ounces (597.32 kg), surpassing

Jul 16, 2025

Weekly Markets Watch: Global Trade Tensions, Mixed Equities, Gold’s Resilience

Global markets, Tariff developments, Gold prices, Economic data, Federal Reserve, Trade tensions, Eurozone economy, China's export growth, UK economic contraction, Reserve Bank of Australia.

Jul 16, 2025

ZCDC Cuts 400 Jobs as Global Diamond Industry Faces Major Crisis

Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC), the country’s largest state-owned diamond miner, has confirmed the retrenchment of 400 employees, a move that reflects the worsening crisis in the global

Jul 15, 2025

Zimbabwe's Gold Deliveries Hit Historic Peak Since 2021

Zimbabwe’s gold deliveries to Fidelity Printers and Refiners (FPR) in June 2025 reached 4.27 tonnes, marking a significant increase from May’s 3.49 tonnes, driven primarily by contributions from Artis

Jul 15, 2025

ZSE Lifts Suspension on Meikles Limited, Trading Resumes

The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) has officially lifted the suspension of trading in Meikles Limited shares, effective July 14, 2025, following the successful resolution of corporate governance concer

Jul 15, 2025