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World
Commodities Perspective Corner: The Food View-- What you need know!

Declining global prices for wheat pose a challenge to Zimbabwe’s mission to self-sustain. While the country achieved sufficient tonnage to cover its own needs in 2022, the general cost levels per tonn

Feb 22, 2023
Zimbabwe
Commodities Perspective Corner: Juicy Profits Trimmed! Dive into the World of Citrus Exports

According to Zimtrade, the new requirements that have been put in place by EU are meant to protect consumers and prevent the spread of the False Codling Moth (FCM) into the Union. The EU enacted a reg

Mar 02, 2023
World
Sweet Entry into the Chinese Market: Zimbabwean Citrus Farmers Find Solace

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

Jun 05, 2023
Companies
Schweppes' US$28 Million Citrus Gamble: A New Era for Mazoe?

In a bold move to secure the future of its flagship Mazoe Orange Crush, Schweppes Zimbabwe is embarking on a US$25-28 million citrus project, aiming to take control of its orange supply chain and fuel

Aug 19, 2024
Opinion
China Opened the Gate: Zimbabwe’s Horticulture Sector Must Now Meet the Standard

Zimbabwe’s horticultural trade relationship with China entered a structurally new phase on 1 May 2026, when Beijing’s zero-tariff policy for 53 African countries came into full effect. For Zimbabwean

May 22, 2026

Top Stories

Squeezing the Soil: How GMB’s Over ZiG 200 Million Arrears Threaten the Next Season

The Grain Marketing Board is owing 17.27% of ZiG payment obligations to farmers who delivered grain in the  FY2025 marketing season amounting to ZiG 50,192,313.52. Transporters who hauled grain to GM

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A Historic First: Zimbabwe Confirms Highest Maize Harvest in National History

Zimbabwe's maize harvest has risen from 2,341,857 metric tonnes presented during the 16th Post-Cabinet Briefing to 2,824,110 metric tonnes confirmed at the 18th Post-Cabinet Briefing on 9 June 2026, a

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Zimbabwe’s Soyabeans Domestic Supply Jumps to 54% from 19% in 2015:Highest Yield Post Land Reform

Zimbabwe's 2025/26 soyabean harvest reached 119,067 metric tonnes from 56,562 hectares harvested, according to the Second Round Crop, Livestock and Fisheries Assessment Report presented to Cabinet on

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Zimbabwe’s Cement Industry: What Record Cement Imports Tell Us About the Economy

Zimbabwe's monthly Portland cement import bill reached USD 12.02 million in April 2026, the highest single monthly value recorded in the sixty-four months dataset running from January 2021 through Apr

Jun 09, 2026

SADC Growth Shift: Zimbabwe Builds Capacity as South Africa Loses Investment Momentum

South Africa's economy expanded 0.5% quarter-on-quarter in Q1 2026, its sixth consecutive quarter of growth and the strongest performance since Q2 2025, as nine of ten industries registered positive o

Jun 09, 2026

Why Diesel Imports Set New Monthly Record of Above USD 130 Mn: Barometer of Production?

Zimbabwe's April 2026 diesel import bill reached USD 132.5 million, a 44.6% increase from March 2026's USD 91.6 million and the highest monthly value recorded from December 2022 through April 2026, a

Jun 09, 2026

ZSE Relaxes Entry Barriers, But Fundamental Challenges Remain

The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange has relaxed listing requirements effective 1 June 2026 and valid for a window of 36 months, slashing the minimum market capitalisation requirement for listing from USD 10 m

Jun 09, 2026

PPC Zimbabwe Carries Group Cash Flow as Cement Demand Surges: Pays US$36 Mn Dividend, Funds RK3 Expansion

Pretoria Portland Cement Limited (PPC) has reported revenue of R10.255 billion for the year ended 31 March 2026, a 3.9% increase from R9.871 billion in the prior year, with EBITDA rising 31% to R2.079

Jun 09, 2026