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Gold, Nickel Mattes Drive Zim Merchandise Exports to Six-Month High despite widening trade deficit: ZimStats
Zimbabwe’s mining sector continued to anchor the economy in May 2025, propelling the country’s total merchandise exports to a six-month high of USD 727.3 million, a 9.6% rise from USD 663.8 million in April, according to...
Q2 Mining Confidence Index Down to 12.9: ZIMSTAT
The Zimbabwe Statistical Agency (Zimstat) Business Tendency Survey for the second quarter of 2024 reveals that the mining confidence index has declined to 12.9 from 15.9 in the first quarter. Miners cited cash flow difficulties among...
Zimbabwe Posts Record US$16bn in Forex Inflows as Mining Drives Exports
Zimbabwe generated its highest foreign currency earnings since independence after raking in more than US$16 billion in 2025, with mining once again anchoring the country’s export performance, Mining Zimbabwe can report.
By Ryan Chigoche
The milestone reflects a...
Mining Sector Spurs Trade Surplus to US$90 Million
Zimbabwe's external trade position strengthened sharply in November 2025, with mining once again setting the pace as the country recorded a goods trade surplus of US$90,5 million, more than triple the US$28,7 million posted in October,...
ZERA Issues Urgent Plea for Private Sector to Embrace Net Metering in Fight against “Energy Poverty”
In the fight against "Energy Poverty," the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) is urging the private sector to adopt net metering to support ZETDC, as only a fraction are currently feeding excess power into the grid,...
Mining Drives Zimbabwe’s First Trade Surplus in Six Years, but Sustainability Questioned
Zimbabwe has recorded its first trade surplus in six years, thanks largely to stronger mineral exports led by gold, nickel, and ferrochrome, Mining Zimbabwe can report.By Ryan ChigocheAccording to the latest trade data from ZimStat, the...
Higher than Anticipated Mining Output to Spur Economic Growth Past Initial Projection: Ncube
The Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion has revised Zimbabwe’s 2025 growth projection to 6.6%, up from the initial 6% outlined in the National Budget, with mining, particularly gold, as one of the major...
Zimbabwe Slashes Electricity Imports by 87% on Strong Domestic Generation Surge
Zimbabwe generated 2,418 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting a 6.1% increase from the previous quarter — a performance that enabled the country to cut electricity imports by a significant...
Zimbabwe’s Diamond Exports Soar 912% in April Despite Global Market Pressures
Zimbabwe’s diamond industry defied global market trends with an extraordinary 912% surge in exports in April 2025, rising from $3.66 million in March to $33.47 million, according to the latest trade data from Zimstat.
This sharp rise...
Gold Surge Slashes Zimbabwe’s April Trade Deficit as Mining Drives Gains
Zimbabwe recorded its first trade deficit contraction in 2025, largely due to the strong performance of the mining sector, particularly gold and nickel exports, which offset declining imports.
By Ryan Chigoche
According to newly released Zimstat data, the...
Zimbabwe’s Export Earnings Drop as Key Commodities’ Earnings Plunge
Zimbabwe’s export earnings fell significantly in February 2025, dropping by 21.4% from US$652 million in January to US$512.6 million. The decline was driven by sharp reductions in revenues from key commodities, including gold, tobacco, diamonds, and...
Gold Accounts for 42.2% of December 2024 Major Exports
The gold industry continues to dominate as the country’s biggest foreign currency earner, contributing significantly to the nation’s export earnings, Mining Zimbabwe can report.By Rudairo MapurangaAccording to data from the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT), Zimbabwe's...
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