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Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Targets Self-Sufficiency in Wheat Production Through Increased Hectarage

The Zimbabwean government recently announced its plans to increase the hectarage of winter wheat production by 5% for 2023, compared to last year's 80,388 hectares. This comes as good news for the cou

Apr 06, 2023
World
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
Zimbabwe's Economic Growth Set to Rise by 6% on the Back of Increased Maize Harvest

The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) insists that the use of fossil fuels is the best option to address the forecast of a 13% increase in demand, despite the fact that they have po

Apr 27, 2023
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Achieves Wheat Self-Sufficiency Setting New Record: A Closer Look

Zimbabwe's agricultural sector has achieved a landmark milestone, with the country's wheat harvest reaching an unprecedented 563,961 metric tons (MT) as of the latest update. This is according to the

Dec 18, 2024
Companies
Seed Co Sees 45% Surge in Sales Volume to $26.9M

Largest seed house in the country, Seed Co  has recorded a 45% increase in sales volume to US$26.9 million for the third quarter to full year 2025 ended 31 December 2024 from 18.5 million in the same

Feb 03, 2025

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RBZ Repeal Penalties on Pricing Above Official Rate Under SI 34 of 2025: Analysing ZiG and Exchange Rate Policy Shift

Government has repealed Statutory Instrument 81A of 2024, which penalised businesses for charging goods and services above the official exchange rate set by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ). This p

Apr 17, 2025

Zim's Mineral Exports Soar, Earnings Plummet 27% in Q1 2025

Zimbabwe’s mining sector has achieved a 16% increase in mineral export volumes in the first quarter of 2025 reaching 1 million metric tonnes compared to 883,301 tonnes in Q1 2024, according to the Min

Apr 16, 2025

Zimre Holdings to List Emeritus International on Botswana Stock Exchange After a Mega Profit Jump in 2024

Zimre Holdings Limited (ZHL) plans to list its reinsurance subsidiary, Emeritus International, on the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) in 2025, marking a pivotal step in its pan-African growth strategy.

Apr 16, 2025

Zambia's Solar Bet: Is Off-Grid Viable in SADC?

Zambia’s electrification journey has pivoted sharply toward off-grid solar solutions, driven by necessity and strategic foresight, as droughts have exposed the fragility of its 80% hydropower reliance

Apr 16, 2025

Blanket Mine Sets New Gold Production Record in Q1 2025

Blanket Mine, flagship asset of Caledonia Mining Corporation, delivered a stellar Q1 2025, achieving a record first-quarter gold production of 18,671 ounces, surpassing the previous high of 18,515 oun

Apr 15, 2025

Ariston’s Macadamia Production Rises 3%, Narrows Loss Position

Ariston Holdings Limited, a diversified agricultural company listed on the Zimbabwe stock exchange (ZSE), has reported a 3% increase in macadamia production to 1, 395 tonnes for the year ended 30 Sept

Apr 15, 2025

VFEX Achieves Record Turnover in Q1 2025, Driven by Local Investor Confidence

The Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) posted a remarkable Q1 2025, driven by local investors who powered a record-breaking turnover of $58.5 million and a historic daily high of $40.1 million on Fe

Apr 15, 2025

Caledonia Nets $22.35M from Solar Plant Sale, Bolsters Liquidity for Gold Expansion

aledonia Mining Corporation  has sold  its 12.2 MW solar plant to CrossBoundary Energy Holdings (CBE) for $22.35 million in cash according to the latest circular by the company. This move is to allow

Apr 15, 2025