The Markets Ledger

Fuel prices jump on Middle East crisis

The hike, which will be in force for the next two weeks, is expected to trigger a fresh wave of price increases across the economy, raising concerns about renewed inflationary pressures and higher transport and production costs.

Harare gazettes business fee cuts

Bakeries, butcheries, fishmongers, restaurants, takeaways, bottle stores, wholesale operations, and food factories embedded within a retail store all lose their standalone licence obligations under the SI.

Zim businesses rush offshore for cheaper credit

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says the country’s private sector borrowed a record US$3,53 billion from foreign banks and financial institutions in 2025, a 43 percent jump from the US$2,46 billion secured in 2024, as businesses increasingly look beyond the country’s borders for more affordable and accessible credit.