Maize slips, but grain market holds firm
ZMX, established to provide a transparent and structured agricultural trading platform, aims to improve price discovery and market access for farmers, traders, and processors.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Jun. 9, 2026
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
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
Lack of harmonised standards delays regional commodity trading
Zimbabwe Mercantile Exchange chief executive officer Collen Tapfumaneyi
By Blessed Ndlovu
Oct. 14, 2025
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 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
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
Zim Mercantile Exchange: Revolutionising agricultural trading
The platform gives farmers access to a transparent and efficient marketplace where they sell their produce at fair prices.
By Staff Reporter
May. 12, 2023
Dodgy elites’ flashy car hunting spots under fire... looting machine held to account over US$6bn flows
Local News
Jun. 12, 2026
US$20m wedding, the leaked audio and making of captured presidency
Local News
By Trevor Ncube
Jun. 12, 2026
