ZIMBABWE’S trade deficit with its neighbour and biggest trading partner, South Africa (SA), shrunk by US$19,5 million in April to US$40,7 million, compared to March. Latest data from the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat) shows that imports from SA were down by US$20,8 million to US$279 million during…

GOLD miners are lobbying the government to allow them to securitise their bullion to access offshore funding. (more…)

ZIMBABWE’S gold mining industry says it projects revenue from the sector to rise by 38 percent to US$2.5 billion this year, from US$1.8 billion last year, underpinned by the return to full-scale production as lockdowns are relaxed, along with an improved investment climate. (more…)

BUSINESS expects little improvement in the operating environment in the short to medium term, amid continuing policy inconsistencies, rising inflation and high Zimbabwe dollar volatility. (more…)