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Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe and Belarus Strengthen Economic Ties Through Government and Private Sector Partnerships
The governments of Zimbabwe and Belarus have taken steps to strengthen their engagement and foster trade between their private sectors after Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Honour
Mar 31, 2023
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
Government Raises GDP Forecasts by 2.2 Percentage Points Due to Positive Agricultural Performance
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 21, 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
ZimStats Survey Reveals Agriculture, Mining, and Retail as Top Contributors to Zimbabwe's Economy
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
May 11, 2023
Zimbabwe
TSL Limited's FY 2023 Performance Reflects Resilience Amid Challenging Economic Environment
TSL Limited operates in key sectors such as agriculture, mining, energy, pharmaceuticals, and trade, playing a crucial role in the movement and exchange of commodities. The company's diversified portf
Jan 31, 2024
Companies
Seed Co Leverages Poor Sales with Exports, Introduces New Resistant Varieties
Seed Co Zimbabwe, the largest operating seed company, has leveraged increased export sales of maize seed in 2023 to offset the impact of recurring El Niño-induced drought spells that affected local ma
Jul 03, 2024
Companies
Sweet Production, Sour Sales: Impact of ZiG, Policy Slippages Hippo Valley’s Q1
Hippo Valley, Zimbabwe's largest sugar heavyweight , has reported a satisfactory first quarter ended 30 June 2024, despite facing a perfect storm of challenges. While the company saw a 6% increase in
Aug 19, 2024
Companies
Unbeatable Yields, Unmatched Quality: Hippo Valley Introduces New Varieties, Amplifies Disease Control
Zimbabwe's sugar giant, Hippo Valley Estates, is gearing up to introduce advanced technologies and high-yielding sugar cane varieties, poised to transform the industry through improved cane quality.
Oct 11, 2024
Zimbabwe
Sweetened Opportunities: African Sugar Producers Gear Up Amid Global Supply Shortage
According to Statista, India leads global sugar consumption, followed closely by the European Union and China. By 2024/2025, global sugar consumption is projected to reach 182 million metric tons. Bra
Oct 30, 2024
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Zimbabwe Targets Cement Decarbonisation as PPC's Industrial Recovery Raises New Investment Questions
Zimbabwe is advancing plans to decarbonise its cement industry as manufacturers confront the competing demands of expanding production, reducing electricity costs and modernising ageing industrial equ
8 minutes agoCOMESA Eyes Electric Vehicle Manufacturing, Zimbabwe Scraps Import Duty on Heavy Electric Trucks
Zimbabwe is pushing the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) to establish regional electric vehicle manufacturing and battery supply chains, arguing that African economies must move
21 minutes agoZimbabwe Proposes COMESA Green Industry Fund to Unlock Manufacturing and Recycling Investment
Zimbabwe has proposed the establishment of a regional Circular Economy Fund to finance industrial modernisation, recycling infrastructure and cleaner manufacturing across the Common Market for Eastern
28 minutes agoHippo Valley Seeks VAT Relief, Export Zone Status to Unlock Zimbabwe's Next Sugar Expansion
Zimbabwe's sugar industry is seeking a significant overhaul of its tax and investment framework, with Hippo Valley Estates Finance Director Tapera Masarakufa proposing recapitalisation incentives, rel
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