The Russian ruble has hit its lowest mark in 15 months on the 10th of July 2023 at 90.6 against the US dollar, trading well below averages prior to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, due to political uncer

China’s factory-gate prices recorded their fastest fall in seven and half years in June while consumer inflation was at its slowest since 2021. The producer price index marked its steepest decline sin

A cohort of European Union (EU) Election Observers arrived in Zimbabwe to oversee the much-anticipated elections scheduled for the 234rd of August this year. This will be the second election under the

Russia's budget deficit widened by a significant margin in the first seven months of 2023, reaching a record-breaking RUB 2.817 trillion. This marked a substantial swing from the surplus of RUB 557 bi

Cement producer Khayah Cement, formerly known as Lafarge Cement Zimbabwe, has rebounded to production growth following a dismal 2022 performance. In the just-concluded 2023 fiscal year, the group reco

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.

imbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has increased  fuel prices for the month of February, from January in US dollar terms effective 5 February 2025. Petrol prices increased by 3% to  $1.53 per

In an expected escalation of diplomatic hostilities, 45th  President of USA Donald Trump, now back in the White House as the 47th, has ordered the expulsion of South Africa’s ambassador to the United

On the third of April 2025, the United States, led by a re-energised Donald Trump, dropped a trade bombshell on Zimbabwe, an 18% “reciprocal tariff” slapped on its goods, part of a broader strategy t

Khayah Cement creditors have approved a plan to delist the company from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange, a move that sets the stage for majority shareholder Fossil Mining to potentially exit its investmen

Throughout history, the world has typically adopted the currency of the dominant economic and geopolitical power for global payments. This leading nation often provided “global public goods,” such as

The United States Congress has introduced H.R. 5300, the Department of State Policy Provisions Act, which includes provisions to repeal the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act of 2001 (ZDERA)

Zimbabwe's public debt crisis continues to cast a long shadow over its economic prospects, acting as a primary deterrent to accessing international financing and compelling the government to rely heav

President  Emmerson Mnangagwa took office in November 2017 after the late President Robert Mugabe’s resignation, pledging decisive action against corruption. In his 2018 State of the Nation Address, h

Zimbabwe is poised to embark on a transformative trajectory in its bilateral relations with the European Union following the latter's decision to lift targeted travel bans and asset freezes on Zimbabw

A consortium including Glencore has submitted a rival recapitalisation proposal for Sherritt International, opening a contest for control of a financially distressed Canadian nickel and cobalt company

Zimbabwe has separated the person selling the investment story from the person controlling the public purse, placing businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei in charge of Economic Development and Investment Pr

Washington's decision to temporarily reopen trade in Russian diesel on 9 October 2026 has placed the credibility of American economic commitments under renewed scrutiny, with President Donald Trump's

Seven months into the conflict, the United States has inflicted severe military and economic damage on Iran, yet Tehran continues to disrupt global energy markets, forcing Washington to seek fuel supp