Oil: The writing on the wall
EAT your hearts out, Pablo Escobar, Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán and Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes. The richest cartel by far is still the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries
By Gwynne Dyer
May. 8, 2026
Namibia fuel hub targets Zim, regional markets
The project forms part of a US$3 billion financing facility designed to strengthen intra-African trade in refined petroleum products and lower fuel costs across Southern Africa.
By Business Reporter
Apr. 28, 2026
Tobacco volumes jump 59% as prices remain depressed
The Zimbabwe Economic Review said a total of 149.92 million kilogrammes had been sold across auction and contract floors.
By Staff Reporter
Apr. 24, 2026
Manufacturing recovery gathers pace as exports jump 18%
He linked the improvement to firmer macroeconomic conditions, particularly single-digit inflation, which has improved price predictability and bolstered business confidence.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Apr. 23, 2026
Local firms targeted in new intra-African trade push
Despite AfCFTA’s significant potential to drive economic development, a limited understanding of its technical provisions and practical applications continues to slow full adoption by businesses.
By Business Reporter
Apr. 23, 2026
Premier expects to resume lithium exports soon
In February, the government halted the export of lithium concentrates and other raw minerals, including consignments already in transit
By Tatira Zwinoira
Apr. 20, 2026
Afreximbank’s US$11bln bet on South Africa Signals a new trade order
SOUTH Africa’s recent accession to African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Establishment Treaty as its 54th sovereign member could not have come at a more opportune moment.
By Mzwandile Masina
Apr. 13, 2026
Zimcodd backs govt’s raw lithium export restrictions
THE Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (Zimcodd) has commended the government’s new lithium framework aimed at retaining more value from the mineral,
By Business Reporter
Apr. 13, 2026
Afreximbank assets surge to US$48,5bn amid strong earnings growth
AFRICAN Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) grew its total assets and contingencies to US$48,5 billion in 2025
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Apr. 9, 2026
