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Technology
Amazon's Arrival Ushers in New Era for South African Retail

The launch of Amazon's online store in South Africa this May marks a watershed moment for the country's rapidly growing e-commerce sector. After years of anticipation, the global retail giant has fin

May 13, 2024
Companies
Steward Bank Eyes Digital Transformation after EcoCash Holdings Restructuring

Steward Bank, the lone remaining financial services entity within the EcoCash Holdings group, is poised to drive a digital banking expansion through strategic investments in transformative technologie

Jul 01, 2024
Zimbabwe
Pick n Pay's Transformative R4bn Capital Raise

Pick n Pay, a leading South African retailer, has successfully raised a substantial R4 billion (US$218 million) through a rights offer that was oversubscribed, reflecting strong investor confidence in

Aug 08, 2024
Companies
Econet’s Voice, Data Usage up in Q3 as Network Upgrades Pay Off

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, the largest telecommunications company with a regional footprint, has reported a significant surge in voice and data usage during the third quarter ended 30 November 2024. T

Jan 15, 2025
World
Mining in Age of IT: Africa’s Wake-Up Call

The mining sector has become a cornerstone of numerous African economies, particularly as the continent, despite being the poorest globally, possesses vast untapped resources. Africa contributes less

Jan 16, 2025
Zimbabwe
ZIDA's Digital Push Yields Results: Sees 34% Jump in Licenses Issued

The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) has successfully achieved its goal of fully digitalising its operations in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to its latest Q4 2024 report. Th

Jan 23, 2025

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Gold Weekly Wrap: Trio of Titans, How 9 Tonnes Set Stage for Zimbabwe’s Gold Glory

Zimbabwe is gearing up for an ambitious goal of producing 40 tonnes of gold in 2025, a target made tantalisingly achievable by gold prices soaring past $3,000 per ounce amid global geopolitical tensio

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Innscor’s Revenue Surpasses Half a Billion in HY25

Innscor, a leading Zimbabwean conglomerate, has reported a 12% increase in revenue to US$535.8 million for the six months ended 31 December 2024 according to the latest financial report from the group

10 hours ago

Distribution Group Africa Set to Restructure and Realign Performance with Revenues

Distribution Group Africa (DGA), a vital arm of Axia Corporation Limited operating across Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Zambia, is embarking on a strategic restructuring to reverse declining revenues and alig

14 hours ago

ZiG Weekly Review: Gradual Erosion Continues, What’s the Key to Sustainable Stability?

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) has faced persistent bearish pressure against the US dollar (USD), settling at an exchange rate of 26.7069 as of March 21, 2025, marginally weaker than its 26.7116 close on Jan

Mar 21, 2025

Zimbabwe to Host 40th SADC TBT Aiming to Eliminate Trade Barriers

Zimbabwe is set to host the 40th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Cooperation Structure conference from March 24 to 28, 2025, at the Peniel Retreat Centr

Mar 21, 2025

Axia Flirts with US$100 Million in Topline, Declares Dividend

AXIA Corporation Limited, a diversified company listed on the US dollar-denominated bourse, Victoria Stock Exchange (VFEX) has reported a topline growth of US$99.6 million in the first half of 2025 (

Mar 20, 2025

Zimbabwe , Switzerland Signs Landmark Treaty to Eliminate Double Taxation

Zimbabwe and the Swiss Federation have signed a treaty to avoid double taxation concerning income and capital gains. This agreement aims to enhance transparency and cooperation in tax matters among p

Mar 20, 2025

Kuvimba Targets 3,600kg Gold Haul as Prices Soar Past $3,000/Ounce

As gold prices soars past a record $3,000 per ounce in 2025, driven by geopolitical tensions and investor flight to safe-haven assets, Zimbabwe’s mining sector is poised for a windfall. Kuvimba Mining

Mar 20, 2025