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Dallagio top earner in Zimbabwe’s US$396 Q1 2025 gold earnings as large miners rule
    ZimNow ReporterZimbabwe earned a total of US$396 million from gold exports in the first three months of 2025—30% more than the US$303 million made in the same period last year, with Dallaglio’s US...
Kavango Resources secures US$5M from local pension funds on VFEX to expand gold mining operations
 ZimNow ReporterKavango Resources PLC (LSE:KAV), a London-listed mining exploration and development company, has secured a US$5 million convertible loan note facility from a consortium of Zimbabwean p...
Energy Sector Leads in Investment as ZIDA Targets 2025
Audrey Galawu- Assistant EditorThe Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency has reported a strong start to the year, with the energy sector emerging as the top destination for projected investment i...
Private Sector Key to Unlocking Renewable Energy Potential – Old Mutual CEO
Oscar J Jeke- Zim Now ReporterOld Mutual Zimbabwe CEO Sam Matsekete has emphasised the pivotal role of the private sector in accelerating renewable energy development in Zimbabwe, pointing to corporat...
Padenga commits US$30 Million to expand gold operations as trade wars boost value
    ZimNow ReporterPadenga Holdings Limited has announced a US$30 million capital investment plan for 2025, with a strategic focus on boosting gold production through its mining subsidiary, Dallaglio...
CABS Secures US$90 Million in Development Finance to Bolster Key Sectors and Social Impact
CABS Managing Director Mehluli Mpofu CABS, a member of the Old Mutual Zimbabwe Group, has renewed its US$40 million financing facility with Afreximbank and expanded its line of credit with the Trade a...
The 137th Canton Fair Opens in Guangzhou: Zimbabwean Businesses Encouraged to Explore Opportunities
 Patience MuchemwaSenior ReporterThe 137th China Import and Export Fair, popularly known as the Canton Fair, officially opened its doors in Guangzhou this month, marking another milestone in internati...
Afreximbank Projects 3.8% Economic Growth for Zimbabwe in 2025
 Oscar J JekeZim Now ReporterThe African Export-Import Bank has projected Zimbabwe's economy to grow by 3.8% in 2025, positioning the country among the fastest-growing economies on the continent. This...
Zim Eyes Chinese Market to Boost Avocado, Macadamia Exports
 Rutendo MazhinduZimNow ReporterZimbabwe moved to strengthen its agricultural trade with China, targeting increased exports of avocados and macadamia nuts.This followed the signing of the “Protocol fo...
Deputy Minister "Modi-fies" Choppies US$22M 2013 Sale into a US$260K Buy Back in 2025
 The Modification Game2013: Raj Modi sells 10 SPAR stores to Choppies for US$22M, launching its Zimbabwe expansion. 2018: Choppies peaks at 30 stores, employing 1,000+ workers. 2023: Choppies exits Zi...