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DRC Bans US Dollar Cash Payments to Take Back Control of Economy
Congo will ban cash payments in US dollars and other foreign currencies, forcing transactions into the banking system from April 2027.
ZimCelebsApril 21, 2026
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Zimbabwe Large Firms to Face Mandatory Energy Audits Under New Power Regulations
Zimbabwe plans new regulations that will force major electricity users to monitor consumption, reduce waste and improve efficiency.
ZimCelebsApril 20, 2026
Business
Premier African Minerals Expects Zimbabwe Lithium Exports to Resume Soon
Premier African Minerals says lithium exports from Zimbabwe could resume soon as the government prepares a regulated framework for qualifying producers.
ZimCelebsApril 20, 2026
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Zimbabwe Grants Lithium Export Quotas to Chinese Firms Amid Push for Local Beneficiation
Zimbabwe has issued lithium export quotas to two Chinese companies after previously suspending exports. The move supports a policy shift toward increased local processing and stricter regulation of the sector. Authorities are balancing foreign investment with long-term goals of domestic beneficiation.
ZimCelebsApril 14, 2026
Business
Afreximbank Commits $2.5 Billion to Dangote Refinery in $4 Billion Financing Deal
Afreximbank has underwritten $2.5 billion in a $4 billion loan to support the Dangote Refinery. The funding aims to strengthen the refinery’s finances and support Africa’s energy and industrial growth. The deal reflects strong confidence from African and global financial institutions in the project.
ZimCelebsApril 1, 2026
Business
AfCFTA Without Capacity Builds Dependency, Not Growth – Key Insights from ELISA Business Summit 2026 in Hwange
The ELISA Business Summit 2026 in Hwange brought together African and global leaders to discuss business growth under AfCFTA. Speakers emphasised that without production capacity, trade integration could increase dependency rather than growth. The summit highlighted the need for local investment, policy support, and stronger cross-border business systems.
ZimCelebsMarch 24, 2026