Zimbabwe Mercantile Exchange

Topic : Zimbabwe Mercantile Exchange

ZMX sees rising confidence as trades hit US$1,28m

Commodity exchanges are increasingly viewed as critical in stabilising agricultural markets by linking producers directly with buyers under regulated trading systems.

By Blessed Ndlovu May. 14, 2026

ZMX sees rising confidence as trades hit US$1,28m

GMB begins paying farmers outstanding arrears for grain deliveries

GMB has faced criticism for delaying paying farmers after they would have made deliveries, severely impacting their ability to fund their operations.

By Farming Reporter Apr. 2, 2026

GMB begins paying farmers outstanding arrears for grain deliveries

Lack of harmonised standards delays regional commodity trading

Zimbabwe Mercantile Exchange chief executive officer Collen Tapfumaneyi

By Blessed Ndlovu Oct. 14, 2025

Lack of harmonised standards delays regional commodity trading

ZMX sees soaring grain demand amid supply constraints

According to the latest ZMX Weekly Bulletin for the week of June 9 to 13, buyer interest in maize and soybeans exceeded the available supply.

By Blessed Ndlovu Jun. 17, 2025

ZMX sees soaring grain demand amid supply constraints

ZMX warehouse receipts value reach US$171.7 m

The total value of warehouse receipts represents 435 203,34 metric tonnes (MT) of commodities having been traded on the exchange for a value of US$5 410 278.

By Melody Chikono Oct. 20, 2024

ZMX warehouse receipts value reach US$171.7 m

Demand for maize firms as El Niño looms

El Niño is associated with increased temperatures and low rainfall, which can significantly impact agricultural productivity.

By Staff Writer Dec. 1, 2023

Commodities exchange offers farmers relief

The ZMX was created to lessen the difficulties local farmers face in their operations with regard to warehousing and price discovery for agricultural commodities.

By Mthandazo Nyoni Oct. 27, 2023