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Capital markets: Delistings and the need for reflection

The combination of thin trades, an exodus of key counters, and heightened tracking errors underscores the structural challenges facing ETFs on the ZSE.

By Kudakwashe Taimo Dec. 6, 2024

Capital markets: Delistings and the need for reflection

Zim Stock Exchange performance and projections

All thanks to capital market participants, who advocated for the reduction of the capital gains withholding tax at a conference, which was held in Nyanga around that same period.

By Kudakwashe Taimo Dec. 13, 2024

Zim Stock Exchange performance and projections

Will the VFEX spark or stall?

The favourable environment for capital raise in USD, reduced trading costs, forex retention benefits and tax incentives attracted 15 listings over the past four years.

By Kudakwashe Taimo Dec. 20, 2024

National assets on the line: Game changer or red flag?

Economic analysts have debated the practicality of the budget, particularly since over 80% of the projected revenue is expected to come from taxes.

By Kudakwashe Taimo Jan. 10, 2025

National assets on the line: Game changer or red flag?

What firms need to sustain

By the close of 2023, the currency crisis had deepened, with the parallel exchange rate of US$/ZWL reaching 10 500, while the auction rate lagged behind at a 72% discount.

By Kudakwashe Taimo Jan. 17, 2025

Top asset classes to consider

While individual risk appetites and goals vary, capital preservation and reduced risk remain priorities.

By Kudakwashe Taimo Jan. 24, 2025

Unpacking third quarter trading update of Delta

Currently, Delta accounts for 30% of the total ZSE market capitalisation and contributes over 50% of the average daily traded value on the local exchange.

By Kudakwashe Taimo Jan. 31, 2025

Unpacking third quarter trading update of Delta

Markets review of January

On the VFEX, market capitalisation dipped by 1%, and turnover declined by 41% to US$11,6 million from US$19,6 million recorded in December 2024.

By Kudakwashe Taimo Feb. 7, 2025

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Unpacking MPS: Key insights, implications

Beyond these specific uses, the preference for USD among economic players remains prevalent, as highlighted by the statistics above.

By Kudakwashe Taimo Feb. 14, 2025

Unpacking MPS: Key insights, implications

Roadmap for firms, investors

The ZSE ended last year with a market capitalisation of US$1,67 billion, which declined further to US$1,48 billion in January 2025 and currently stands at US$1,45 billion.

By Kudakwashe Taimo Feb. 21, 2025

Unpacking Truworths’ corporate rescue plan: What’s in the offing?

This move has sparked mixed reactions, similar to the lack of excitement around Econet’s acquisition of Ecocash’s non banking assets

By Kudakwashe Taimo Feb. 28, 2025

Unpacking Truworths’ corporate rescue plan: What’s in the offing?

Future of banking — Introspection into Nyambirai’s return to Steward

This includes examining their relationship with macro-economic challenges, how most banks have managed to stay operational, and what the future holds for the sector.

By Kudakwashe Taimo Mar. 7, 2025