Zambia’s Golden Opportunity: First Refinery Opens New Chapter for Mining Sector

Zambia has taken a decisive step toward reshaping its mining industry with the launch of the…

Zimbabwe Assumes COMESA Leadership

Zimbabwe has assumed a prominent leadership role in regional economic affairs after President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa was…

Can Stronger Regional Rice Value Chains Create New Opportunities for African Agribusiness?

Rice connects farmers, millers, traders, transporters and consumers across West Africa. New efforts to strengthen regional…

Zimbabwe Moves to Shield Food Security as El Niño Threat Looms

Zimbabwe has stepped up preparations for the 2026/27 farming season after Cabinet approved an updated Summer…

GMB Clears Forex Arrears, Giving Farmers Timely Boost Ahead of Planting Season

Zimbabwean farmers have received a welcome boost after the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) settled the outstanding…

Disease Outbreak Threatens Namibia’s Access to Lucrative European Meat Market

Namibia’s livestock sector is facing a fresh setback after a cattle disease outbreak triggered the suspension…

FROM FRENCH ROOFTOPS TO ZIMBABWEAN IRRIGATION CANALS : HOW LAWS ARE BEING USED TO BUILD CLIMATE RESILIENCE

As countries grapple with the effects of climate change, governments are increasingly turning to legislation not…

 Turning Agricultural Potential into an Export Machine

“The future millionaires of Africa will not come from the oil and gas sector, but from…

35 Irrigation Schemes Rehabilitated as Zimbabwe Expands Agricultural Capacity

More than 35 irrigation schemes across Zimbabwe have been rehabilitated and developed through funding generated from…

ZiG Deposits Hit Record High as RBZ Maintains Strong Reserve Backing

Zimbabwe’s banking sector is showing growing confidence in the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency , with the…

Zimbabwe current account surplus to reach US$3.5 billion

Zimbabwe’s current account surplus is projected to reach US$3.5 billion in 2026, driven by solid export…

Zimra surpasses first-half 2026 revenue target

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) collected US$4.71 billion in net revenue for the first half of…

Cloud seeding plan takes off as government steps up drought mitigation efforts

The government says it will launch a nationwide cloud seeding programme in November 2026 to cushion…

CBZ Agro-Yield calls for new approach to agricultural financing

Tapiwanashe Mangwiro Zimbabwe needs to integrate agricultural finance, insurance, warehouse receipts and institutional capital to close…

Millers guarantee steady grain supplies, ruling out shortages amid El Niño shocks

The Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) has assured the country that basic food commodities will…

Private sector called to lead El Niño response

The Ministry of Agriculture, Mechanisation and Water Resources Development has called on the private sector to…

National Agriculture Conference and Expo set for tomorrow

Players in the agricultural sector are set to convene tomorrow for the opening of the National…

Drought mitigation measures to dominate NACE discussions  

The upcoming National Agriculture Conference and Expo (NACE) 2026 discussions will be dominated by severe climate…

‘Agriculture must drive industrialisation and growth’

Minister of Agriculture, Mechanisation and Water Resources Development Dr Anxious Masuka says agriculture must serve as…

Zimbabwe targets climate resilience, farm-level processing

Zimbabwe is targeting climate resilience as a primary anchor for its economic transformation and food security…

Gold deliveries increase to 31.17 tonnes in August

Gold deliveries to Fidelity Gold Refinery (Fidelity) reached 31.17 tonnes during the first eight months of…

Agri-finance to take centre stage at NACE 2026

Access to finance is set to dominate discussions at the upcoming National Agriculture Conference and Expo…

Platinum output surges to 152 000 ounces

Zimbabwe’s refined platinum output surged by 11% in the second quarter of 2026 to reach an…

Zimbabwe steps up efforts to cut US$2 billion agricultural import bill

Zimbabwe is stepping up efforts to reduce a US$2 billion agricultural import bill through local food…

NACE to drive conversation on climate-proofing Zimbabwe’s agriculture

As Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector prepares for the 2026/27 farming season amid climate uncertainties, climate resilience and…

Agricultural financing to dominate discussions at the National Agriculture Conference and Expo 2026

Zimbabwe’s drive toward comprehensive agricultural transformation is increasingly anchored on establishing a robust financial architecture capable…

Carlsberg deal to open new chapter in Zimbabwe’s industrialisation

Zimbabwe’s beverages industry is set for a fresh wave of investment as Varun Beverages Zimbabwe prepares…

POSB H1 profit dips to ZiG108.48 million

The People’s Own Savings Bank (POSB) recorded a decrease in net profit to ZiG108.48 million for…

NMBZ Holdings reports 337% increase in half-year profit

NMBZ Holdings reported a 337% surge in profit after tax to ZiG343.89 million for the six…

World Bank delists Zimbabwe from fragile economies classification

The World Bank Group has officially removed Zimbabwe from its classification of fragile and conflict-affected economies,…

Policy meets investment at National Agriculture Conference 2026

Key stakeholders across Zimbabwe’s agricultural value chain will converge for the National Agriculture Conference and Expo…

Inflation declines to 2.9% in August 2026

Zimbabwe’s annual ZiG inflation decreased to 2.9% in August 2026, from the July 2026 rate of…

Fidelity Gold Refinery increases gold buying rates as global prices remain strong 

Gold producers in Zimbabwe continue to benefit from firm bullion prices, with Fidelity Gold Refinery (FGR)…

RBZ records strong start under IMF programme

Zimbabwe’s ongoing economic reform programme has received a key endorsement after the International Monetary Fund (IMF)…

Zimbabwe’s inflation tracks within SADC target range

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) anticipates annual ZiG inflation to remain low and stable, averaging…

Foreign currency reserves increase to US$1.7 billion

Zimbabwe’s foreign currency reserves backing the ZiG increased to US$1.7 billion as of July 2026, providing…

Zimbabwe’s mineral exports to reach US$9.5 billion in 2026

Zimbabwe’s mining industry is expected to remain a major source of export earnings in 2026, with…

Zimbabwe targets regional food hub status ahead of national agriculture expo

Zimbabwe will execute a major shift in its agricultural sector at the National Agricultural Conference and…

ZESA restructuring targets lower costs, better power supply

The government has approved a major overhaul of ZESA Holdings, paving the way for the country’s…

Willdale optimistic on brick demand

Brickmaker Willdale says it remains optimistic about its short-to-medium-term growth prospects, buoyed by robust construction activity…

Hippo Valley maintains US$51.8 million revenue despite production setbacks

Hippo Valley Estates recorded revenue of US$51.8 million for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026,…

GMB farmer payouts reach US$37 million

Grain producers have to date received a total of US$37 million and ZiG329 million in payments…

Government mulls replacing aids levy with health fund

The government is considering converting the country’s long-standing 3% AIDS levy into a broader health levy…

Treasury remains firm on currency of trade tax requirement

Businesses operating in Zimbabwe must strictly comply with long-standing legal requirements to settle tax obligations in…

Old Mutual lists on VFEX

Old Mutual Limited has officially listed on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX), ending a six-year…

Impact of gold rally on Zimbabwe’s economy

Gold prices have surged, driven by broad changes in central bank behaviour and ongoing global tensions,…

National Agriculture Conference & Expo set for September

The Ministry of Agriculture, Mechanisation and Water Resources Development will convene the National Agriculture Conference and…

Zimbabwe’s bank loans hit ZiG85 billion

Zimbabwe’s banking sector loans reached approximately ZiG85 billion by the end of June 2026, driven by…

Revenue collections exceed target by 10.8% in first half of 2026

Zimbabwe recorded a strong fiscal outturn in the first half of 2026, with cumulative government revenue…

Mining export receipts hit US$4 billion in the first half of 2026

The mining sector recorded over US$4 billion in mineral export receipts during the first half of…

Government launches IDF to mobilise capital for key infrastructure

The government is establishing an Infrastructure Development Fund (IDF) to accelerate critical infrastructure projects and ease…

Treasury services US$170 million in external debt in H1 2026

Treasury says it paid US$170 million in external debt servicing between January and June 2026, covering…

July inflation drops to 3.2%

Zimbabwe’s annual inflation rate in ZiG declined to 3.2% in July, down from 4.7 percent recorded in…

From survival to growth: Zim’s manufacturers rise

Martin Kadzere, The Herald Zimbabwe’s manufacturing sector is undergoing a structural shift from basic operational survival…

President Mnangagwa calls on miners to accelerate beneficiation

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called for an urgent national push to scale up local beneficiation, value…

Media urged to champion ‘Made in Zimbabwe’ campaign, regional trade

Trust Freddy, The Herald Media practitioners have been challenged to position themselves as strategic partners in…

Zimbabwe Industrialisation Conference kicks off tomorrow

The inaugural Zimbabwe Industrialisation Conference and Expo (ZICE) 2026 officially opens tomorrow at the Harare International…

‘Zimbabwe ready to compete in AfCFTA’

The Africa Economic Development Strategies (AEDS) says Zimbabwe is ready to participate and compete in the…

Zim Industrialisation Conference opens on Thursday

The Zimbabwe Industrialisation Conference and Expo 2026 kicks off on Thursday, bringing together policymakers, investors, and…

Think tank maps road map to ZiG mono-currency

Martin Kadzere, The Herald A LOCAL economic think tank, Africa Economic Development Strategies (AEDS), has proposed…

Treasury urged to boost ZiG demand

Kudzanai Gerede, The Financial Gazette TREASURY should create stronger demand for the local currency through tax…

Hormuz crisis could trigger devastating fertiliser shock for Zim

ZIMBABWE could face a severe food security crisis if escalating tensions in the Middle East trigger…

Seed Processors to Support Agric Roadmap

Martin Kadzere Zimbabwe’s grain and oilseed processors have committed to developing a comprehensive roadmap to support…

Experts to discuss local solutions as Zimbabwe gobbles US$2 billion on grain, oil imports amid volatile international markets

A HIGH-level meeting has been called by the Agricultural Marketing Authority (AMA) and Africa Economic Development…

Farmers in lucrative export deal

Samuel Kadungure Senior Reporter SMALLHOLDER farmers at Cashel Valley and Nyanyadzi irrigation schemes – which have…

Parliament Of Zimbabwe Pre-Budget Briefing Seminar

Zimbabwe’s Command Agriculture’ a Huge Flop, as Free Market Triumph

Zimbabwe imported agricultural products worth more than US$1bn, half of its maize last year (2019), despite…

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