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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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PPC Arlington Sale Lapses ,US$30 Million Capital Allocation Plan Returns to Drawing Board

Pretoria Portland Cement Zimbabwe's planned monetisation of its 418-hectare Arlington Estate has been pushed back after the disposal agreement with Transvaal Africa lapsed following the purchaser's fa

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Hippo Valley Posts Standout FY26 Performance, FY27 Tests Its Earnings Base

Hippo Valley Estates Limited, Zimbabwe's largest ZSE listed sugar producer, has reported a revenue growth of $220.8 million, a 15% increase from $191.6 million according to the latest results for the

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Zimbabwe Rejects Lithium Extension: Is the Industry Ready for January 2027?

Government has held firm on the January 2027 ban on lithium concentrate exports despite the industry’s request for a six month extension. The decision has shifted Zimbabwe’s lithium policy from aspira

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Willdale Narrows Operating Loss to 1.6 Million, Despite Sales Volumes Falling 50%

Zimbabwe’s biggest listed bricks manufacturer, Willdale Limited has reported an operating loss of ZWG 39.9 million for the half year ended 31 March 2026, equivalent to approximately USD 1.6 million at

20 hours ago

Zimbabwe’s Trade Analysis: What It Means for Economy, Policymakers, Investors As Gold Retreats

Zimbabwe's goods exports reached USD 884 million in May 2026, the second highest monthly export figure on record and an 11.6% increase from April 2026's USD 792.3 million, driven by semi-manufactured

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What May’s Trade Numbers Reveal: Gold Dominance Grows as Import Demand Widens the Deficit

Zimbabwe's goods trade balance for May 2026 was a deficit of USD 193.7 million, a 14% increase from April 2026's USD 169.9 million. Exports grew 11.6% month-on-month from USD 792.3 million to USD 884

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From Hunger to Obesity: Zimbabwe Launches Nutrition Strategy to Tackle New Dietary Challenges

Zimbabwe has approved the Nutrition Financing Strategy on 30 June 2026, presented by Vice President General (Rtd) Constatino Chiwenga as Chairperson of the Cabinet Committee on Food Security and Nutri

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SeedCo Growth Shifts to Tanzania as Zimbabwe Prioritises Cash Over Volume

SeedCo Group's earnings are becoming progressively more regional, with Tanzania emerging as the principal growth engine while Zimbabwe transitions into a lower-volume, higher-quality cash generation b

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