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In the second quarter of 2025, Zimbabwe's stock market witnessed a remarkable surge in foreign participation, signaling a renewed wave of investor interest. As economic fundamentals strengthen and the country stabilizes its new gold-backed currency, many are beginning to observe the potential that Zimbabwe holds. But what does this really mean for the economy and those involved? According to the latest quarterly newsletter from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), foreign investor activity climbed to an impressive…

At the recent JPMorgan Global Markets Conference, a fascinating snapshot of investor sentiment emerged. An impressive contingent of investors from 45 diverse nations expressed a cautiously optimistic outlook towards European markets. In fact, a substantial 36% of those surveyed predict that European equities will stand out as the top-performing asset class in 2025. This contrasts remarkably with the mere 17% who have placed their bets on US stocks. The conference highlighted a growing dichotomy. It appears that…

Why are Investors Concerned? Recent moves by investors to offload shares of prominent streaming and movie companies have sparked discussions in financial circles. The catalyst for this anxiety? Former President Donald Trump's announcement regarding his intention to impose a 100% tariff on foreign-made films, a decision that sends ripples through the entertainment industry. In a bold post on Truth Social, Trump articulated his perspective, suggesting that tax incentives from other nations are luring filmmakers away…

Deliveries via the Covax system are late. The health authorities have therefore just announced an increase in the time between the first and second injection of the AstraZeneca vaccine. It goes from 8 to 12 weeks and prioritizes the first doses. A situation that worries the population when the country has been fighting for several weeks against a third wave of the epidemic. On Sunday, April 25, the…