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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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Gold Breaches Psychological Threshold: What's Next After $3,000?

Gold has breached the $3,000 per ounce barrier last week, marking a significant milestone in the precious metal's upward trajectory. Since crossing the threshold on March 14, gold has consistently tra

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Botswana Bets More on Coal to Ease Energy Crisis

Botswana, a landlocked nation in Southern Africa, is poised to deepen its reliance on coal to address persistent generation challenges. With proven coal reserves estimated at 212 billion tons though o

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ZiG Records the Biggest 'Crush' Year-to-Date

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) has depreciated against the United States Dollar (USD), recording an exchange rate of 26.7279 on 25 March 2025, extending a loss-making streak observed since the commencement o

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No Winners in Trade Wars: Global Economic Growth Downgraded

The global economy stands at a crossroads, with trade tensions casting a long shadow over its prospects. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) released its latest economic

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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

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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

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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