The year 2024 proved to be exceptionally challenging for both developed and developing nations. Zimbabwe experienced its most severe drought in over four decades, exacerbated by the ongoing geopolitic

Harare- Zimbabwe's trade deficit narrowed in October 2024, despite remaining in the red. According to data from Zimstat, total exports reached US$698 million, representing a 16% year-on-year decline f

Zimbabwe's inflation landscape witnessed a notable shift in November 2024, as the month-on-month inflation rate plummeted to 11.7 percent, representing a substantial 25.5 percentage point decrease fro

As the government grapples with the challenge of raising capital amid significant debt levels that hinder access to credit and strained diplomatic relations with Western nations, it has shifted its fo

Choppies is exiting Zimbabwe and has initiated discussions to divest its business, citing the adverse effects of policies that favour informal traders over formal retail operations. The company plans

In his 2025 budget presentation, Finance and Economic Development and Investment Promotion minister, Mthuli Ncube, imposed a 10% tax on all winning betting odds, effective January 1, 2025. This new

Zimbabwe's Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, Professor Mthuli Ncube, has cut  import duty on electric vehicles (EVs) from 40% to 25%, effective January 2025. This was

The Zimbabwe’s economy faces a turbulent 2025, with the local currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG), expected to depreciate by an alarming 110% in FY2025, Government 2025 Budget reviews. This grim foreca

he Zimbabwe government has allocated ZiG28.3 billion to the Ministry of Health and Child Care for the year 2025. When converted to United states dollars (USD) at the official bank rate of ZiG26 per d

The Zimbabwe currency ZiG has experienced a significant depreciation of 47% year-to-date, marking one of the most substantial declines since its inception. The ZiG, introduced in April, was initially

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has introduced a Targeted Finance Facility (TFF) In a bid to alleviate the current liquidity crisis on targeted sectors. This facil

he mining industry has made significant strides in gold production, already exceeding last year's total.  As of November, miners have sold 32 tonnes of gold, surpassing the 30.1 tonnes recorded for a

The largest seed house in the country, Seed Co is currently struggling  with financial challenges attributed to delayed payments from the government, which owes the company US$8.6 million. This outst

Zimplow Holdings, Zimbabwe's leading supplier of tires, mining, and agricultural equipment, has projected that it will not achieve profitability in FY2024, although a near break-even outcome would be

Zimbabwe's gold sector is struggling to reach its full potential, with the country experiencing a loss of US$270 million in gold earnings year-to-date (January to October). This significant shortfall

Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA)has increased the diesel prices for the month of December, from November in US dollar terms. Diesel prices added with 1% to   $1.54 per litre from $1.52.

he local currency has experienced a 47% depreciation against the US dollar since its introduction, as reported by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ). The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) is now trading at a rate o

he gold sector has achieved remarkable advancements in gold sales, having already surpassed last year's figures. November’s gold deliveries experienced a significant uptick, reaching 3,766 kg more tha

The Competition and Tariff Commission (CTC) has issued a ruling against CBZ Holdings' proposed acquisition of additional shares in First Mutual Holdings (FML). This decision follows CBZ's purchase of

Nampak Zimbabwe, the country's largest packaging company, is nearing completion of its $25 million merger with TSL Limited. According to the latest circular released by the group, the bidder has acce