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Zimbabwe tops global food inflation charts

At 321%, Zimbabwe tops the World Bank's (WB) list of countries severely afflicted by food inflation, among war-torn Lebanon and Venezuela, whose political and economic crises have left worrisome rates

Dec 01, 2022
World
The Rise of China's Influence in the Global Metals Market: How the Loss of Benchmark Status by the LME may impact Zimbabwe

In a major shake-up for the global metals market, the London Metal Exchange (LME) has lost its benchmark status for a part of the nickel market. According to a report by Bloomberg News, the Shanghai M

Jun 05, 2023
Zimbabwe
Platinum Deficit Forecast for 2023 Reaches Record High, Signalling Opportunities for Zimbabwe

This presents a unique opportunity for countries like Zimbabwe, which has seen a slight increase in platinum supply amid challenges faced by other major producers. Zimbabwe exports nickel mattes large

Sep 06, 2023
Zimbabwe
Thriving Against Odds: Zim's Platinum Hits Record Breaking Output

In the latest report from the World Platinum Investment Council, Zimbabwe's platinum output for Q2 2023 experienced a significant 2% increase (+2 koz) compared to the same period last year, reaching 1

Sep 14, 2023
World
Sudan's War Drags Africa Down: World Bank Cuts Growth Forecast to 3%

Sub-Saharan Africa's economic growth forecast has been revised downwards to 3% for 2024, primarily due to the devastating impact of Sudan's civil war on the region's economy. This represents a 0.4% d

Oct 16, 2024

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WHO Loses Largest Donor: US Withdrawal Sparks Concern

United States’ 47th President, Donald Trump has pulled out from the World Health Organization (WHO), citing systemic inefficiencies in managing global health crises. Trump has articulated concerns r

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TIMB Renews Tobacco License Application Deadlines

The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) has announced new deadlines for license applications for both contractors buying and ‘A’ class buying licences. The dates have been moved to 31 March 2

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Government’s ZiG Policies Half Baked-CZI

The Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) has expressed concerns regarding the insufficiency of governmental initiatives aimed at stabilizing the local currency. In its recent report, "Inflation

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Unifreight Africa Engages in Strategic Transaction Talks

Unifreight Africa Limited is presently engaged in negotiations pertaining to a strategic transaction that has the potential to materially impact the Company's financial position and share price.  How

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Global Inflation Projections Diminish: IMF Revises Economic Growth Upwards, Sees Global Rates Falling in 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its global economic growth forecast upward to 3.3% for 2025, driven primarily by an upward revision in the US economy, which offset downgrades in othe

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Formalizing the Fringes: Can National Venture Capital Company of Zimbabwe Unlock Informal Sector Growth?

The Ministry of Finance in Zimbabwe has unveiled the National Venture Capital Company of Zimbabwe (NVCCZ), an ambitious initiative aimed at catalysing economic expansion through the provision of equit

Jan 17, 2025

‘Gold-Backed’ ZiG Falters: Accumulates 48% Loss Since Launch

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency has exhibited a contrarian performance, depreciating to 26.2614 against the US dollar on January 17, 2024, thereby reversing the gains accrued in the preceding week.

Jan 17, 2025

Old Mutual’s Top 10 ETFs Delist from ZSE

Old Mutual’s Top Ten Exchange Traded Funds (OM TT ETF) will be delisted from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) effective 17 January 2025 after unit holders applied for a voluntary termination due to t

Jan 16, 2025