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Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's Inflation Surges to 6.6% in January 2024, Consumer Prices Continue to Rise
Zimbabwe's Consumer Price Index (CPI) soared to 120.67 in January 2024, representing a month-on-month inflation rate of 6.6%. This indicates a significant increase from the December 2023 rate of 4.7%.
Jan 29, 2024
World
Lithium's Wild Ride: Zimbabwe Lithium Ambitions Disrupted by Volatile Global Markets
As the world grapples with geo-economic fragmentation due to the Middle East's crisis and the Russia-Ukraine War, the future of lithium remains uncertain. Despite the global push for a carbon-free eco
May 29, 2024
Zimbabwe
Retailers Urge Government to Abandon Pegged Exchange Rate: Will Government Heed?
The Retailers Association of Zimbabwe (RAZ) has urged the government to abandon the pegged exchange rate system in favor of a market-determined exchange rate, believing this shift could revitalize the
Sep 24, 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
Zimbabwe
Sweetened Opportunities: African Sugar Producers Gear Up Amid Global Supply Shortage
According to Statista, India leads global sugar consumption, followed closely by the European Union and China. By 2024/2025, global sugar consumption is projected to reach 182 million metric tons. Bra
Oct 30, 2024
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RBZ Puts Mono-Currency Readiness at 50.1%: Fundamentals Cover Only a Fraction of the Economy It Seeks to Anchor
Zimbabwe has accumulated its strongest period of monetary stability since the introduction of ZiG, yet the Reserve Bank’s own 50.1% mono currency readiness score exposes the distance between stabilisi
1 hour agoGetBucks Joins Four Other Capitalized Deposit-Taking Microfinance Institutions as Sector Strengthens
The first half of 2026 therefore presents a mixed but improving picture. On one side, GetBucks has successfully crossed the US$5 million capital threshold, increasing the number of adequately capitali
1 day agoZimbabwe’s Digital Payment Economy Expands as Mobile Money and Debit Cards Rise, while POS Stalls
That combination suggests that Zimbabwe's financial system is not simply becoming larger. It is becoming more digital. The real test in the second half of 2026 will be whether this expanding infrastru
2 days agoPower Import Bill Reaches US$84 Million in First Half, On Track For US$169 Million In 2026
Zimbabwe has spent US$84.35 million on electricity imports in the first half of 2026, a pace that carries the full year bill to about US$169 million, up 44% on the US$117 million recorded across all
Aug 20, 2026
