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Zimbabwe
Gold Exports Plummets Amid Mounting Forex, Currency Crises

Zimbabwe's gold exports decreased from 23.6 kilograms in March to 20.8 kilograms in April according to the latest data released by ZIMSTAT. This marks a continued decline in gold's dominance as the co

May 30, 2024
Zimbabwe
Gold Reclaims Top Export Position in May

In a remarkable turn of events, the precious mineral, gold, has reclaimed its coveted position as Zimbabwe's primary export commodity, accounting for 42.5% of the nation's overall exports as of May 2

Jul 02, 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
Zimbabwe's Trade Deficit Narrows as Exports Rise, Driven by Gold, Tobacco

Zimbabwe’s trade deficit has narrowed for the first time in a while, reaching US$198.7 million, a 27.7% decrease from the July 2024 deficit of US$274.9 million. The country has not recorded a trade su

Oct 01, 2024
Zimbabwe
Year-to-Date Tobacco Update: Rakes in $1 Billion, Exports Surge, 30% Increase in Growers

Zimbabwe's year-to-date tobacco exports have raked in US$1 billion exceeding the US$960 million recorded in 2023 according to Tobacco Industries Marketing Board. The country shipped approximately 187

Nov 05, 2024
Companies
Power Failures , Supply Chain Weigh on NamPak Q1 25

NamPak Zimbabwe Limited, a leading packaging firm listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) has experienced a challenging first quarter ,October to December 2024 with only one of its operating units

Feb 14, 2025

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VFEX Turnover More than Quadruples to US$58.5 Million in Q1 2025

The Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX), a dynamic subsidiary of the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), has solidified its role as a catalyst for Zimbabwe’s ambitious International Financial Services Cen

Jun 25, 2025

Caledonia Mining Boosts Gold Production Prospects at Blanket Mine with Encouraging Drill Results

Caledonia Mining Corporation has reported promising high-grade results from its ongoing resource expansion drill programme at its owned Blanket Mine. This will improve gold production at Blanket, whi

Jun 24, 2025

Zimbabwe Gold Sees First Appreciation Since May Post-Gold Coins Era

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) has appreciated for the first time since May 21, rising from 26.9965 to 26.9543 against the U.S. dollar on the formal market today, marking its first gain in June following the

Jun 24, 2025

Oil Prices Surge to 5-Month High Amid US-Iran Conflict

Oil prices have skyrocketed to a five-month high, with Brent crude surging 5.7% to US$81.40 a barrel before settling at US$78.39, with U.S. West Texas Intermediate rising 2.6% to US$75.76. The spike

Jun 23, 2025

ZiG Weekly Commentary: From Gold Coins to Growth, ZiG’s New Era

The ZiG maintained relative stability in the willing buyer-willing seller auction market. On June 20, 2025, it depreciated slightly to 26.9918 from 26.9768 the previous week, before recovering margina

Jun 23, 2025

Zimbabwe's Tobacco Production Surpasses 300 Million Kilograms, Eyes New Record

Zimbabwe’s tobacco industry has achieved a historic milestone in 2025, surpassing 300 million kilograms of production, generating over US$1 billion in revenue by June 19, 2025 according to TIMB.  Thi

Jun 23, 2025

POSB Launches Instant Payday Loan

People’s Own Savings Bank (POSB), Zimbabwe’s government-owned financial institution, has launched the Instant Payday Loan, a fully automated loan facility designed to empower customers with rapid acce

Jun 19, 2025

Tobacco Sets New All Time Historic High

obacco Industry Marketing Board has reached a record 299.1 million kilograms as of day 71 of the  2025  marketing season, generating  US$1,004,477,101 billion in revenue, according to the latest daily

Jun 19, 2025