Zim’s platinum output dips in 2025

ZIMBABWE’s platinum output dropped by two percent to 502 000 ounces in 2025, from 512 000 ounces recorded in 2024, attributed to power disruptions and lower grades weighing on volumes, latest data shows. According to an update from the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC), platinum production is expected to increase by three percent this year…

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Cafca flags influx of substandard cables

INCREASED market exposure to substandard electrical products because of failure to curb smuggling is creating uneven competition and heightened safety risks, Cafca chief executive Vimbayi Nyakudya has said. The proliferation of substandard cables has seen a marked increase in electrical faults, in some cases, triggering uncontrollable fires resulting in massive damage to property for households…

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FCB rolls out online cross-border payments

FIRST Capital Bank has upgraded its Internet Banking platform to allow corporate clients to make Telegraphic Transfers online, a move aimed at streamlining cross-border trade payments. The bank said the enhancement is designed to provide faster, more convenient services, particularly for businesses involved in foreign trade and regional transactions. Speaking at a recent Mining Indaba…

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Inequality squeezes Zim property market

RISING inequality in the property market is creating a stark divide between luxury developments by a few wealthy individuals and shrinking prospects of homeownership for the majority, analysts have warned. Across major cities such as Harare and Bulawayo, clusters of high-end homes and gated communities are expanding, financed by a small elite, including the diaspora.…

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Government defends lithium ban

AUTHORITIES have defended the sudden raw lithium export ban, accusing miners of frantically looting the resource to beat a 2027 deadline. The immediate prohibition on lithium concentrates and raw minerals follows a suspicious surge in export volumes, with companies reportedly rushing to ship unprocessed ore before the initial grace period expired. The minister of Mines,…

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ZTA closes 25 illegal tourism facilities

THE Zimbabwe Tourism Authority has closed 25 unregistered facilities nationwide, launching a high-stakes compliance blitz to purge the industry of illegal operators. The enforcement operation, carried out yesterday, marked the beginning of a relentless government initiative to formalise tourism businesses and restore regulatory order. The crackdown specifically targeted accommodation establishments, including lodges, guesthouses, and short-term…

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