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Zimbabwe Trade Balance Worsens by 26%, What it means for the economy

While platinum prices gained during the quarter owing to strong industrial demand for auto catalysts during the first quarter of 2023 as China reopened its industry from Covid-19 induced lockdowns, th

May 30, 2023
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Zimbabwe's Trade Deficit Soars: Enters Triple-Digit Territory

Zimbabwe's trade deficit expanded to a three-digit figure in July 2023, marking a significant increase compared to the two-digit deficit recorded in June 2023. The total value of exports in July 2023

Aug 30, 2023
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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
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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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September Trade Deficit Widens Despite a Surge in Gold Exports

Zimbabwe's September trade deficit widened by 4.2% to US$207.6 million from US$199.1 million in August, according to the latest trade data released by Zimstat. This increase resulted from a substantia

Oct 28, 2024
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October External Trade Overview: Trade Balance Improves, Gold Surge, Fuel, Maize Imports Dominates- Key Drivers Revealed

Harare- Zimbabwe's trade deficit narrowed in October 2024, despite remaining in the red. According to data from Zimstat, total exports reached US$698 million, representing a 16% year-on-year decline f

Nov 28, 2024
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Gold Exports Set New Record by Surpassing 300 Million in April Alone

Zimbabwe’s gold exports achieved a remarkable milestone in April 2025, surpassing the $300 million mark in a single month. This record-breaking performance was propelled by a surge in production and e

May 29, 2025

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Trump’s Tariffs Take Effect Today: Zimbabwe’s Export Levy Slashed from 18%

President Donald Trump’s new tariff regime kicks off today, on the first of August 2025, with Zimbabwe facing a 15% ad valorem tariff on its exports to the United States, moderated from an initial pro

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Ariston Holdings Posts Early Recovery Signs in HY2025

Ariston Holdings Limited, a diversified agricultural company, has reduced its net loss from US$2.1 million  to US$1.44 million a 32% decline in losses according to the financial statement for the six

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Nickel, Coal Dominate Zimbabwe’s SADC, AfCFTA Exports Amid Trade Imbalance

Zimbabwe’s trade deficit widened to USD 158.5 million in June 2025, a 2.9% increase from May’s USD 154.0 million, despite record gold exports and influence of regional trade policies under frameworks

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Zimbabwe's Inflation Soars in ZiG, USD Terms: Widens Gap with SADC Peers

Zimbabwe’s inflation in July surged in both ZiG terms and US dollar terms driven by a unique blend of domestic policy shifts and external pressures. According to the latest trade data from Zimstat, a

Jul 30, 2025

Record Winter Lager Sales Fuel Delta’s Q1 Revenue Surge

Delta Corporation, Zimbabwe’s largest beverage manufacturer has recorded a 25% year on year increase in revenue for the first quarter ended 30 June 2025 according to its latest update. The growth was

Jul 30, 2025

Afdis Toasts Record Q1 Growth: Anti-Smuggling Blitz Fuels Turnover Surge

Afdis, Zimbabwe’s leading spirits and wine producer, has commended the government’s anti-smuggling initiatives, which have significantly boosted the company’s performance in the first quarter ending J

Jul 30, 2025

Illicit Capital Floods Zimbabwe’s REITs: Tigere Maintains Full Occupancy Amid Concerns

A concerning surge in illicit capital inflows and fuel arbitrage, is increasingly being channelled into Zimbabwe’s urban commercial property market, including the real estate investment trust (REIT) s

Jul 29, 2025

Controlled Exchange Rates, ZiG Devaluation Sink Meikles into FY2025 Financial Loss

Meikles Limited, Zimbabwe’s second-largest retailer by store count, reported a significant financial setback in FY2025, plunging into a loss of ZWG 264 million from continuing operations, a contrast t

Jul 29, 2025