Zim mortgage financing remains constrained, most property transactions conducted in cash
Zimbabwe’s mortgage financing and credit markets remain constrained with more than 80 percent of property transactions being conducted in cash during the first quarter of 2026, according to First Mutual Wealth (FMW).
China’s Huayou reports first lithium salt exports from Zimbabwe
Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt has shipped Africa’s first consignment of lithium sulphate from its Zimbabwe mine, two months after the Southeast African country halted exports of lithium concentrates, alleging malpractice and leakages.
Edgars deepens vertical integration drive
Edgars Stores manufacturing arm, Carousel, ramped up production significantly in the year to January 4, 2026, with units supplied to retail chains rising 47 percent to 448 000, as the group’s investment in in-house capacity began to yield results.
Zim inflation edges up
Zimbabwe’s annual inflation for the ZiG currency rose to 4.4 percent in March 2026, up from 3.8 percent recorded in February, latest data from ZimStats shows, confirming central bank warnings of a short-term uptick in prices driven largely by external shocks. The increase marks a 0.6 percentage point rise month-on-month in annual terms, keeping inflation […]
African govts need to take urgent action on fertiliser shortages
The conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran is disrupting global fertiliser trade flows – and this stands to leave millions of African farmers without the ammonia, urea, phosphate, sulphur and other fertiliser inputs vital to growing more food in sub-Saharan Africa.
South Africa plans exchange control revamp to attract billions in investment
The Finance ministry’s proposals include raising discretionary offshore allowances for individuals, regulating crypto assets and easing capital-flow restrictions.
Pfuma REIT reports steady debut performance, declares dividend
Pfuma reported a net asset value of US$46,9 million, net property income of US$316 582, while total distributable income stood at US$470 230, with 471,3 million units in issue.
Nigeria drops $32.8 million Meta fine
Nigeria has waived a $32.8 million fine imposed on Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, following a confidential settlement that has raised concerns over the country’s approach to data protection enforcement and regulatory transparency.
Zim microfinance sector shows strain as loan risks edge higher
The sector’s portfolio at risk rose to 10,68 percent as at 31 December 2025, from 10,53 percent recorded in June.
New investment licenses down 32pct in 2026 Q1
“During the quarter…the Agency recorded mixed performance in investment licensing, with the number of new licenses issued declining by 32.2 percent from 214 to 146.”