The Markets Ledger

Zim platinum output seen holding steady

Zimbabwe’s platinum production is expected to remain broadly stable for the rest of 2026, despite a sharp decline in first-quarter output caused by maintenance work at the country’s largest producer, latest industry projections say.

Zim’s foreign currency earnings surge

Zimbabwe’s foreign currency receipts rose sharply in the opening months of 2026, climbing 77 percent to US$3,35 billion by February, up from US$1,89 billion recorded during same period last year, according to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ).