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Zimbabwe
Econet Pays 3.8 Trillion in Taxes to Government

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, the country's largest telecom operator, contributed a staggering ZWL3.8 trillion to the government and statutory bodies in the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024. This figur

Jun 03, 2024
Companies
From Crisis to Opportunity: ART Holdings Prioritises Debt Reduction

ART Holdings Limited has announced a renewed focus on debt reduction as it navigates a challenging economic environment marked by persistent inflation, currency instability, and crippling electricity

Aug 16, 2024
Zimbabwe
ZiG's Downward Trajectory: Following Its Predecessors into Abyss of Failure

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), the country’s latest currency initiative, appears to be one of the most ill-fated ventures in recent years, especially when compared to its predecessors: Bond Notes, RTGS, and

Sep 23, 2024
Zimbabwe
John's Curse 2:ZiG Drops to ZiG26, PMR Hits 40, Gold-Backed No More?

Zimbabwe's local currency, Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), has taken a worrying plunge to ZiG26.0692 against the US dollar, continuing its downward spiral. Last week, it traded at ZiG25.3578 on October 4, 2024,

Oct 10, 2024
Companies
Beating the Odds, Then Booted: Does OK Zimbabwe’s CEO Firing Defy Logic?

Zimbabwe’s retail giant, OK Zimbabwe, has thrust itself into the spotlight with a sweeping executive overhaul, axing its seniour management team and reinstalling veterans who once steered the company

Feb 27, 2025
Companies
Ariston Shifts Focus to Local Sales Amid Rising Export Surrender Costs

Ariston Holdings, a Zimbabwean agribusiness, has strategically reoriented its revenue focus from export markets to domestic sales in response to rising operational costs and restrictive export policie

Mar 04, 2025
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's Inflation Soars in April, Both M-o-M, Year-on-Year: A Comparative Analysis with SADC Neighbours

Zimbabwe’s 2025 April inflation increased both in USD and ZiG terms, with ZiG annual inflation skyrocketing according to the lates data from Zimstat. The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) launched in April 2024, r

Apr 25, 2025

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ZCDC Cuts 400 Jobs as Global Diamond Industry Faces Major Crisis

Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC), the country’s largest state-owned diamond miner, has confirmed the retrenchment of 400 employees, a move that reflects the worsening crisis in the global

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Zimbabwe's Gold Deliveries Hit Historic Peak Since 2021

Zimbabwe’s gold deliveries to Fidelity Printers and Refiners (FPR) in June 2025 reached 4.27 tonnes, marking a significant increase from May’s 3.49 tonnes, driven primarily by contributions from Artis

8 hours ago

ZSE Lifts Suspension on Meikles Limited, Trading Resumes

The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) has officially lifted the suspension of trading in Meikles Limited shares, effective July 14, 2025, following the successful resolution of corporate governance concer

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Gold Weekly Wrap: Africa Investors Lag as Global Gold ETFs Surge to $400 Bn with Record H1 2025 Inflows

In the first half of 2025, global gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw a remarkable resurgence, with inflows reaching US$38 billion, the highest semi-annual performance since H1 2020, driven by geopo

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Zimbabwe Targets 50% Boost in 2025  Blueberry Output

Zimbabwe is projecting a 50% increase in blueberry production this year  rising from 8,000 tonnes in 2024 to 12,000 tonnes in 2025 as the country ramps up efforts to diversify its export portfolio and

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ZiG Weekly Commentary: ZiG Achieves Record Appreciation, June Outperforms with Robust Late Rally

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency exhibited robust appreciation in late June 2025, a trend that extended into July 2024, bolstered by an expansion in gold reserves and sustained tight monetary policy m

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Weekend Read: Zimbabwe’s Gold Rush – Billions Earned, Billions Lost

Gold is Zimbabwe’s golden ticket, shining brighter than ever as the world’s chaos, wars in the Middle East, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and shaky U.S. support for Kyiv drive demand for this safe-hav

Jul 11, 2025

BAT Anticipates Comeback After Transitioning to a Loss in FY2024

British American Tobacco Zimbabwe (BAT Zimbabwe) experienced a pronounced financial reversal in its fiscal year 2024 (FY2024), transitioning from a profit after tax of ZWG 234 million (US$9 million to

Jul 11, 2025