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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
Zimbabwe
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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Manufacturing Sector Leads GDP Contributions in 1HY Performance

Zimbabwe’s manufacturing sector has emerged as a cornerstone of the economy, now contributing 15.3% to GDP, surpassing mining (14.5%), wholesale and retail trade (11.9%), financial services (10.8%), a

Aug 08, 2025

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FBC Holdings Reshapes Revenue Model, Prioritizes Core Operations

FBC Holdings Limited has embarked on a strategic transformation, shifting its revenue base away from volatile hedging and investment revaluation gains toward sustainable core income streams, signallin

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Mash Holdings’ Rental Income Grows 15% Spurred by New Tenants at Pomona Centre

Mashonaland Holdings Limited, a prominent property and investment company listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), reported strong rental income growth in the first half of 2025,  by its developme

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Invictus Energy’s Share Price Rally Biggest Since 2023 After Al Mansour’s US$25M Investment, US$500M Future Commitment

Invictus Energy, an Australian-listed exploration company with a market capitalisation of approximately US$55 million, experienced a dramatic surge in its share price, rising from AUD 0.050 on August

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Africa’s Solar Imports Hit Record High, Zimbabwe Lags Over Policy , Costs

Africa’s solar energy landscape underwent a dramatic transformation, with solar imports from China soaring by 60% to a record-breaking 15,032 megawatts (MW) across 20 nations in the 12 months ended Ju

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RBZ Redesigns ZiG : Should People Fear a Repeat of Past Currency Failures?

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is redesigning its Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) banknotes to improve their quality, durability, and security features, as part of its broader de-dollarisation strategy aiming

Aug 26, 2025

ZB Launches New Insurance, Core Banking Systems for Digital Edge

ZB Financial Holdings, Fusion Essence, Life Central, digital transformation, core banking system, insurance system, Smile Cash, financial inclusion, Zimbabwe banking, ESG strategy,

Aug 26, 2025

Deceptive Strength: ZiG’s Stability Masks Growing Arrears Crisis

In the week to 25 August 2025, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) exhibited remarkable stability, experiencing a marginal depreciation of 0.02%, moving from an exchange rate of 26.7683 on August 19, 2025, to 26.

Aug 25, 2025

ZB Group Half-Year 2025 Profit Soars 123% on Banking , Insurance Growth

ZB Financial Holdings, a diversified financial arm listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), has reported a remarkable 123% increase in profit after tax for the half-year ended 30 June 2025, rising

Aug 25, 2025