Most service firms found financial climate non-conducive in Q1
At present, companies are drowning under severe taxes, red tape, exchange rate volatility, bureaucratic processes, growing debt and poor utility services delivery.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Aug. 1, 2025
It can’t be business as usual
The census, which covered 204 798 operations, showed that 76,1% of assessed establishments were informal and driven by trading. The remainder (23,9%) were formal.
By Newsday
Jul. 28, 2025
Civil servants fume over unpaid 2023 allowances
It is understood that the Civil Registry Department has been silent over the matter, leaving civil servants who used personal funds to sustain the program.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Jul. 27, 2025
Editorial Comment: Rethink economic policies
Only 8,24% of the surveyed companies were manufacturers and of the 17 877 establishments that were in manufacturing, just 19% were formal.
By The Standard
Jul. 27, 2025
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Volatile economy distorts Zim’s GDP
It appeared the manufacturing sector has been gaining traction, overtaking mining as the biggest contributor to the country’s GDP during the period under review.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Jun. 29, 2025
RBZ spooked by May inflation rate of 92,1%
He said the current annual inflation trajectory, therefore, was expected not to affect consumer purchasing power and value preservation, as the inflation impact had already been realised.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Jun. 5, 2025
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Infant mortality rate surges …as Zim’s health crisis worsens
Zimbabwe lost close to 2 000 nurses last year, forcing government to put in place tough conditions for clearance of health workers to work outside the country.
By Ruvimbo Mukubwa
Jun. 4, 2025
Zim’s trade deficit widens by 28%
Economist Trust Chikohora noted that the global economy was under significant pressure, particularly due to trade wars and policies emerging from the United States.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 16, 2025
Chitando bemoans gold smuggling
According to the United Kingdom-based gold market tracker BullionVault Ltd, year to date, gold prices have surged by 40% to US$3 338,19 per ounce for the mineral.
By Lee Musaidzi
May. 9, 2025
