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Zimbabwe
Water Levels at Critical Point: Kariba Dam on ‘Brink of Collapse’, Leave Millions in Darkness
imbabwe is teetering on the precipice of a catastrophic power crisis, with the situation at the Kariba Dam reaching a terrifying nadir. As of August 19th, 2024, water levels have plummeted to a criti
Aug 19, 2024
Companies
Zimplats to Commission 35MW Solar Plant, First Phase of Ambitious 185MW Renewable Energy Project
In a significant stride towards energy security and sustainability, Zimplats, the largest corporate entity in Zimbabwe, is set to commission its groundbreaking 35MW solar power plant in the first quar
Aug 26, 2024
World
Bikita Minerals Scales Back Operations: Wake-Up Call for Government to Rethink Lithium Policies
Bikita Minerals has made the strategic decision to reduce its contractor base as it scales back output in response to challenging lithium market conditions. The DMS plant is set to be shut down in Oct
Oct 08, 2024
Zimbabwe
September Trade Review: Gold Exports Increases but Value Declines Despite Rallying Prices
Gold exports in September 2024 surged to 40.2%, up from 37.9% in August and 34.2% in July while tobacco exports, partly or wholly stemmed, followed closely at 19.3%, marking a notable growth from 13%
Oct 25, 2024
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ZiG Deflation Hits -0.1% in March as USD Inflation Holds Steady at 15%: Contrasts Southern Africa’s Varied Trends
Inflation dynamics in Southern Africa as of March 2025 reveal a region of contrasts, with Zimbabwe’s dual-currency system standing out as a focal point of economic complexity. Zimbabwe’s ZiG month-on
22 hours agoMad Money Muse Zimbabwe’s Economic Soap Opera, Episode 3 – Cash, Brides, and Army Bridesmaids
Picture this: Wicknell Chivhayo, Zimbabwe’s tender-preneur extraordinaire, struts into the lobola negotiations with a briefcase stuffed with US$100,000 in crisp greenbacks. In a country where most fol
Mar 26, 2025