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Zimbabwe
RBZ Holds Benchmark Rate at 20% for Third Consecutive Period

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, the nation's central banking authority, has elected to maintain the benchmark interest rate at its current level for the third consecutive period, as evidenced by the lat

Jun 27, 2024
Zimbabwe
RBZ Raises Policy Rate, Reserve Requirements: Implications for Banks, Businesses, Consumers

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has raised the bank policy rate from 20% in April this year to 35%, according to the latest Monetary Policy Statement released last Friday. Standard and statutory reserve

Sep 30, 2024
Zimbabwe
ZiG Weekly Review: RBZ Implements Strategic Policies to Stabilise ZiG

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) experienced a downward trajectory over two consecutive weeks, depreciating to 26.4072 against the US dollar on February 7, 2025, from 26.3656 on January 31, 2025, reflecting a

Feb 10, 2025
Zimbabwe
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
RBZ Holds Firm at 35% Rate Amid Weak Demand, Looming ZiG Inflation Spike

he central banking authority, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has held interest rate firm at 35% as it continues its gamble to fight inflation head-on. In its latest Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) followin

Mar 31, 2025

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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

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What Does ASB’s US$30m Kingdom Hotel Deal Say About Victoria Falls Tourism?

When the Competition and Tariff Commission approved the acquisition of Makasa Sun by ASB Hospitality LLC without conditions in February 2026, the regulatory decision ran to a paragraph. The transactio

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Milk Production Climbs to 40m Litres, Imports Expose Dairy Processing Deficit

Zimbabwe's commercial milk production grew 7% to 40 million litres in the first four months of 2026, up from 38 million litres in the comparable period last year, as the country edges toward what gove

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NMB vs First Capital: What Q1 Results Reveal About Two Different Banking Strategies

NMB Holdings, has reported profit after tax of USD 8.34 million for the first quarter ended 31 March 2026, against USD 2.52 million in Q1 2025, a 231% increase according to the latest trading update.

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First Capital’s Deposit Base Surges as Customer Confidence Deepens

First Capital Bank has reported total income of USD 23 million for the first quarter ended 31 March 2026, a 20% increase on the prior year according to the latest trading update. Customer deposits gr

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What Do ZB’s Q1 Results Say Against Other Banks?

ZB Financial Holdings’ reported first quarter 2026 results have seen a divergent performance across its four core revenue streams, characterised by both growth and declines. Commissions and fees grew

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Gold Sector Rebounds in April: ASM Weakness, a Botched Policy Call Cast Shadow Over 50-Tonne Target

Zimbabwe’s gold sector delivered 3,324.6 kilograms in April 2026, a 16.5% recovery from the 2,854.0 kilograms recorded in March, driven by a sharp rebound in artisanal and small-scale mining output th

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What Is Happening in the Tobacco Marketing Season? Updates on Day 52

Zimbabwe’s 2026 flue-cured virginia tobacco marketing season has reached Day 52 with a volume performance that continues to outpace last year by a significant margin, while the price gap against 2025

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