The Markets Ledger

Middle East conflict: Zim raw material supply chains shaken

Zimbabwean manufacturers are increasingly struggling to secure key raw materials on time, as escalating tensions in the Iran–Israel–USA conflict ripple through global supply chains, a new survey by the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) shows.

US, Iran crisis hits airline industry

Middle Eastern airlines were severely disrupted… with Emirates canceling 87% of its scheduled flights and FlyDubai canceling 89%. The cancellation rate at Etihad, Gulf Air and Qatar Airways were 67%, 79% and 36% respectively, according to the data.