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AfDB warns Trump tariffs could hit Zim economy

The bank said private consumption was expected to expand by 6, 6%, which would be the main driver of demand.
By Tatira Zwinoira Jun. 1, 2025

Reimagining Sadc debt through feminist lens

Debt disproportionately affects women, particularly in Sadc countries where gender inequalities are prevalent.
By Yolander Millin May. 30, 2025

Afreximbank exposes US$2,4 billion hole in Zim external debt

This is not the first time Afreximbank has exposed inconsistencies in Zimbabwe’s debt disclosures.
By Tatira Zwinoira May. 30, 2025

‘Zim could unlock US$9bn from retaken land’

Another major reason for failing to use the land is that these beneficiaries were given the property under 99-year leases, offer letters and permits, making it unusable collateral.
By Tatira Zwinoira May. 29, 2025

A bumpy road to the Promised Land

It will also give Zimbabwe access to an IMF financing programme, which is contingent upon the successful completion of a supervised IMF economic reform programme.
By Newsday May. 28, 2025

US$10m AfDB grant boost for agric production

The AVCLEP project exemplifies government's commitment to enhancing agricultural productivity while mitigating the impacts of climate change.
By Blessed Ndlovu May. 27, 2025

Conservationists seek political support to promote biodiversity

It also seeks to address urgent threats to the region’s biodiversity, including climate change, habitat loss and the significant conservation funding gap.
By Staff Reporter May. 22, 2025

Scepticism over Mthuli Ncube’s US$21b debt plan  

But economists were quick to dismiss the target as unrealistic.  
By Mthandazo Nyoni May. 18, 2025

Navigating turbulent waters: Does Zimbabwe have a future?

Mnangagwa’s overtures to the United States risk alienating Zimbabwe’s traditional Southern African Development Community (Sadc) allies.
By Charles Ray May. 13, 2025