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Commodities Perspective Corner: Ukraine Grain Deal with Poland Provides Lifeline but Concerns Remain for African Importers

Ukraine recently struck a deal with Poland to resume grain exports overland after a temporary ban. While this provides a lifeline for Ukraine to export its grain, the fate of its seaborne exports from

Apr 20, 2023
World
Putinic Crisis: Ruble Tumbles as Cost of War, Sanctions Take Toll

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

Jul 10, 2023
World
US Budget Deficit More than Triples

The US government budget deficit widened by 157% to US$227.8 billion in June 2023, up from a US$ 88.8 billion gap in the same month of the previous year. This figure fell below market expectations of

Jul 14, 2023
Mining
The Rise of Geopolitical Tensions: How a Potential Ban on Russian Aluminium by LME Could Impact African Producers

The potential ban on Russian aluminium by the LME brings to the fore the impact of geopolitical tensions on the global metal market, with smaller producers in Africa likely to feel the brunt of any de

Jul 31, 2023
World
The Economic Cost of Zim's Neutrality Shift

After an extended period of approximately 15 months, during which the Republic of Zimbabwe assumed a shrouded veil of neutrality which the global community might now say deceptive in response to Russi

Aug 07, 2023
World
Russia's Economy Buckles Under Weight of War, Sanctions

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

Aug 11, 2023

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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