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Zimbabwe
The Zim Dollar's Traction and Prices Conundrum

The Zimbabwe dollar exhibited its fifth consecutive period of appreciation, trading at ZWL4505.4232 against the greenback, up from ZWL4771.3854. This marked a significant week-on-week increase of 6%,

Jul 28, 2023
Zimbabwe
An illusion Economy: Measuring Currency Stability with Alternative Markets

During the second week of the highly contested elections in Zimbabwe, the Zimbabwe dollar experienced a depreciation of 1% on the willing buyer willing seller interbank market. Although this depreciat

Sep 12, 2023
Zimbabwe
Zim Dollar Sustains Downward Trajectory

The Zimbabwe dollar weakened on the latest RBZ-governed liberalised auction market system, falling to ZWL4712.1675 from ZWL4647.9681 last week, representing a 1% decline. This marks the third consecut

Sep 13, 2023
Zimbabwe
Zim Dollar Sees Biggest Crush Post Shambolic Elections

The Zimbabwe dollar experienced its most significant decline, not only after the disputed election but since the start of July, indicating a rise in the injection of Zimbabwe dollar liquidity into the

Sep 20, 2023
Zimbabwe
ZiG Currency Conundrum: Government Cracks Down with Iron Fist to Tackle Black Market

Zimbabwe's newly introduced currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), has experienced appreciation on the formal market on April 18, 2024, maintaining a consistent streak of appreciation. Since its introduct

Apr 18, 2024
Zimbabwe
ZiG's Formal Market Stability Offsets Inflationary Upswings

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), has continued to maintain stability on the formal market since its inception, helping to curb inflationary pressures. On June 17th, the currency traded at ZiG13.4910 per US do

Jun 17, 2024
Companies
Proplastics Export Sales Fall to 1%

Proplastics, a leading manufacturer of PVC piping and fittings, has reported a significant decline in export sales, from 15% of total sales in 2023 to a mere 1% in the first half of 2024 primarily due

Sep 17, 2024
Zimbabwe
ZiG Weekly Review: Formal Market Sees Slower Depreciation, Parallel Market Rate Drops

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) exhibited a marginal depreciation of 0.1% week-on-week, trading at 26.3004 per USD on January 24, 2025, compared to 26.2614 on January 17, 2025. During the week, the ZiG trade

Jan 24, 2025

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Turnall’s Production Declines in Q1 25, Plans Resizing for Efficiency

Turnall Holdings, a Zimbabwe-based manufacturer of fibre cement roofing products, pipes, and concrete tiles has reported a 18% decline in production for the first quarter of 2025, producing 7,357 tonn

20 hours ago

FBC Holdings Starts 2025 on Firmer Note, Loan Base Surpasses 9 Billion

FBC Holdings, one of the leading financial services provider has reported a loan base of ZWG 9.56 billion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, supporting the strong asset base of ZWG 19.9 billion. The

22 hours ago

Independent Retailers Fuel Afdis’s FY 2025 Sales Volumes Growth

The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed wine and spirits manufacturer, African Distillers (Afdis), has recorded a 15% volume growth for the financial year ended 31 March 2025, according to its latest finan

22 hours ago

ZB Financials Launch Innovative Digital Payment Solutions: How They Compare to Existing Ones

ZB Financial Holdings, a prominent financial services provider in Zimbabwe, has launched two innovative digital payment solutions: Smile Cash, a digital wallet, and Smile & Pay, a payment gateway desi

23 hours ago

New Leasing at Pomona Commercial Centre Drives Mash Holdings Q1 Revenue to US$2 Million

Mash Holdings , a leading real estate investment and development company  has recorded a 24% increase in revenue to US$1.7 million for the first quarter ended 31 March 2025 from US$1.4 million  in the

1 day ago

Dairibord’s Exports Surge 36% in Q1, USD Dominate Sales at 95%

Largest milk processor, Dairibord Zimbabwe Limited’s export performance in Q1 2025 shone brightly, with a 36% year-on-year surge, underpinned by an 8% increase in raw milk intake to 9.95 million liter

1 day ago

UK Changes Immigration Policy: Ban on Care Home Workers, 10-Year Residency Requirement, Focus on High-Skilled Labour and More

The United Kingdom has introduced a series of stringent immigration reforms through its 2025 Immigration White Paper, aimed at reducing net migration and prioritising high-skilled workers to bolster e

2 days ago

GMB Secures Funds for Wheat Farmers' Payments

The Grain Marketing Board (GMB) has secured USD 5 million and ZWG 15 million this week to settle outstanding wheat payments, pushing total disbursements to USD 28 million and ZWG 230 million, accordin

2 days ago