By Mbongeni Mguni, Bloomberg Botswana became the first African central bank to raise interest rates after the Iran war triggered a global energy shock, with inflation seen more than doubling this…
PREMIER African Minerals (Premier) has raised approximately £1 million through a new share subscription as it pushes ahead with commissioning works at its flagship Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project in Zimbabwe.Advertisements The AIM-listed miner issued 5 405 405 405 new ordinary shares at 0,0185 pence each in a subscription aimed at supporting commissioning activities, operating…
AUTHORITIES approved a sweeping package of regulatory reforms in manufacturing, health, financial services, and real estate, a move intended to slash business costs and stimulate broad-based economic growth.Advertisements In a move meant to “modernise the regulatory environment,” the minister of Finance, Mthuli Ncube, announced on Tuesday night that Cabinet had sanctioned a “comprehensive package of…
By Taonga Mitimingi, Bloomberg Zambia’s central bank extended its easing cycle as inflation is projected to cool further, even as most policymakers globally adopt a wait-and-see approach to gauge the Iran…
ZIMBABWE’S publicly listed equities reached US$8,55 billion in market capitalisation as at March 31, 2026, double the US$3,8 billion recorded in the same period last year.Advertisements In its first quarter trading update, Zimbabwe Stock Exchange Holdings (ZSEH) said the ZiG exchange rate held steady at around 25,57 per US dollar, enhancing investor confidence and market…
By Bonolo Mokonoto and Ntando Thukwanam, Bloomberg South Africa’s unemployment rate rose more than expected in the first quarter as job losses in sectors including construction and community services weakened the…
US President Donald Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will meet Thursday morning in Beijing, according to the White House, for a high-stakes summit that will be dominated by discussions…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa says Zimbabwe’s gold reserves held at the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) have increased to 4,48 tonnes, strengthening the country’s efforts to underpin monetary sovereignty through the ZiG currency.Advertisements The ZiG, introduced by the RBZ in 2024, is backed by gold and other precious minerals as Zimbabwe moves towards a mono-currency system…
Simbarashe Hamudi ZIMBABWE’S carbon tax framework continues to play a central role in the country’s environmental and fiscal policy, with clear legal provisions governing who must pay, how the tax…
EPHRAIM CHAWONEKA CREDIT ratings play a very important role in modern financial systems by offering a clear, structured view of an entity’s ability to meet its financial commitments and obligations.…
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