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Zimbabwe
Starafrica Corporation Faces Uphill Battle Amid Challenging Business Environment

Starafrica Corporation, a prominent participant in the sugar industry, has recently disclosed its performance, which mirrors the multitude of hurdles it encountered during the period ended September 3

Feb 06, 2024
World
Global Gold Prices Set A New Record High

International gold prices have risen to US$2 473 per ounce on the 16th of July 2024, setting a new record high for the bullion price. Previously, a record high was observed on 20 May 2024 when the pr

Jul 17, 2024
Zimbabwe
Exports Trade Mix: Gold Lose Lustre, Nickel Mattes Gain Ground

Zimbabwe's gold exports for June 2024 remained the top export, but fell to 30.5% according to data released by the country's statistics agency, ZIMSTAT. This is down from a higher of 42.8% in May, a

Jul 29, 2024
Zimbabwe
Local Telecom Providers on Brink: Will They Survive Starlink's Arrival?

On 10 September 2024, Zimbabwe's telecommunications regulator, the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ), announced the licensing of Starlink within the country. In

Sep 12, 2024
Companies
BAT’s New Strategic Focus: Cost Optimization to Mitigate Earnings Crunch

British American Tobacco Zimbabwe, a prominent manufacturer and distributor of tobacco products, has sustained its comprehensive cost reduction initiative aimed at optimizing operational efficiency an

Nov 05, 2024

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A Looming Dark Christmas: Zimbabwe's Power Sector in Shambles

Zimbabwe is likely to face a dark festive season due to persistent power outages. The continued nationwide blackouts and inadequate power generation, which fails to meet demand, support this predicti

Dec 18, 2024

Zimbabwe Achieves Wheat Self-Sufficiency Setting New Record: A Closer Look

Zimbabwe's agricultural sector has achieved a landmark milestone, with the country's wheat harvest reaching an unprecedented 563,961 metric tons (MT) as of the latest update. This is according to the

Dec 18, 2024

Drought Threatens Regional Power Supply: What Lake Cahora Bassa's Water Level Erosion Means for Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's struggles with power challenges have extended beyond its borders, affecting one of its key electricity import sources. The Cahora Bassa dam in Mozambique's Tete province has reached a crit

Dec 17, 2024

Tanganda Returns to Profitability as Avocado ,Tea Booms

Tanganda Tea, a company listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), has made a remarkable turnaround, recording a profit after tax of USD1.4 million for the year ended 30 September 2024. This is a si

Dec 16, 2024

Zimbabwe's Power Supply Plummets to Lowest Level in Over 12 Months

Zimbabwe's power generation has plummeted to its lowest level in over 12 months, with daily electricity production hitting a dismal 736 MW on December 16. This marks a new low for 2024, surpassing the

Dec 16, 2024

Zimbabwe’s Electricity Import Bill Jumps 45% in Q3

The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat) has revealed a significant 45% uptick in electricity imports, with the country bringing in 611.1 gigawatt-hours (GWh) during the third quarter of 2024

Dec 16, 2024

Government Seeks Bigger Slice of Mining Pie: Is the 26% Proposed Stake Feasible?

Last week, in an interview with global media outlet Bloomberg, the government hinted at plans to introduce a 26% shareholding in all future mining projects and also negotiate with the already settled

Dec 16, 2024

28 Zimbabwe-Linked Gold Mafia Members Placed on U.S. Sanctions

The United States and United Kingdom have imposed stringent sanctions on individuals implicated in gold smuggling and money laundering operation based in Zimbabwe, effective December 9, 2024.

Dec 10, 2024