Chinese goods have inundated the Zimbabwean market, and they are unquestionably less expensive than local goods, goods imported from South Africa, or goods from the West. Given this dynamic, many fact

Africa is home to 30% of the world’s mineral reserves and holds 40% of the world’s gold and at least 90% of its chromium and platinum. It also has the largest reserves of cobalt, platinum, uranium and

-Zambia is a step closer to finalizing its long-awaited debt-restructuring agreement with its official bilateral creditors. The nation’s treasury secretary, Felix Nkulukusa, recently announced that th

Zambia is Africa's second-largest copper producer, with the metal accounting for around 70% of its export earnings according to Reuters. China has been one of the primary markets for Zambian copper, a

In recent remarks, French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized Europe's stance on non-involvement in the escalating conflict between the United States and China over Taiwan. The situation has been gro

China has become Zimbabwe's largest trading partner and has been investing in various sectors of the country's economy, including infrastructure and mining. The recent investments made by Chinese ener

Indonesia, the world's largest nickel producer, has put on hold its plans to impose export levies on nickel products in a bid to create a price index that will help ease the volatility tied to the Lon

China consumed over 54 million tonnes of citrus fruits in 2021, accounting for about 34% of total citrus consumption globally. The sheer size of the Chinese market signals a huge export potential for

China’s factory-gate prices recorded their fastest fall in seven and half years in June while consumer inflation was at its slowest since 2021. The producer price index marked its steepest decline sin

China's trade surplus for June decreased due to a decline in both imports and exports, which indicates a shift in the balance of trade. This shift has significant implications for China's economy and

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

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

Gold prices started the week on a downward trend remaining below the US$1900 per ounce mark and approaching their lowest levels in the past five months as investors brace themselves for the annual gat

n the upcoming week, the world eagerly anticipates the release of crucial economic data and key events from major economies, including the United States, China, Eurozone, Canada, Japan, and the United

The London Metal Exchange (LME) plans to introduce new metals contracts based on prices from the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE), according to Reuters. This collaborative effort if it consummates cou

Amplats Harare- Zimbabwe has achieved a remarkable milestone in its platinum production, with quarterly output reaching an unprecedented high of 133,000 ounces (koz), representing an estimated 8% yea

In 2023, global chrome ore production increased by 4% year-on-year, driven by demand from Chinese smelters. Despite a slight dip in the first quarter, chrome prices are gaining momentum this year.

Zimbabwe has signed a historic trade deal that paves the way for its avocados to be exported to the Chinese market for the first time during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing.

The world is facing a daunting public debt crisis, with global debt projected to exceed US$100 trillion, or 93% of global GDP, by the end of this year according to the latest data by the International

In 2025, gold's outlook is projected to remain strong due to continued central bank accumulation, robust demand from gold ETF investors, and increasing geopolitical uncertainties. Central banks are e