Companies intensify hunt for black market dollar as shortages deepen

The Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI)’s latest report confirmed a recent surge in demand for US dollars on the parallel market, even as authorities
By Freeman Makopa 1h ago

As Africans, let’s rally behind our own innovators

Founded in 2016 by Ari Goldstein, Avantis manufactures laptops, tablets, desktops and television sets, while also pursuing a listing on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange.
By Mthandazo Nyoni 1h ago

British miner Kavango reports strong gold recoveries at Zim project

Gold concentrates can be further processed using intensive leach reactor technology, achieving up to 90% recovery within eight hours and up to 98% within 24 hours, the company said.
By Business Reporter 1h ago

From Harare to the world: Avantis charts bold technology expansion

Goldstein discusses the inspiration behind Avantis, the company’s manufacturing ambitions, plans for artificial intelligence, export market opportunities,
By Mthandazo Nyoni 2h ago

Mercury ban push doubles as informal mining control strategy

“We will assist artisanal and small-scale gold miners to formalise and be integrated into the formal economy” through holistic, integrated pilots,” Mutonhori said.
By Patricia Sibanda May. 20, 2026

Fawezi, Mastercard Foundation empower 192 marginalised students

Deputy minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Mercy Dinha, Norman Takaedza, and vice-chancellors from several state universities and polytechnics also attended the ceremony.
By Khumbulani Muleya May. 17, 2026

Caledonia cash pile jumps as Bilboes project gathers pace

CALEDONIA Mining Corporation grew its liquidity position to US$191,1 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, strengthening its ability to fund the ambitious Bilboes Gold Project.
By Blessed Ndlovu May. 15, 2026

Local banks back Shamva gold’s US$152m expansion

MUTAPA Gold Resources  says local banks are expected to finance about half of a US$152 million expansion project at Shamva Hill that will triple monthly gold production at the mine by 2028.
By Nhau Mangirazi May. 15, 2026

Freda Rebecca leans on exploration for growth

AS Zimbabwe pushes to expand gold output and strengthen foreign currency earnings, Freda Rebecca Gold Mine has emerged as the backbone of the state’s mining ambitions
By Freeman Makopa May. 15, 2026