City of Harare gets capacity training on economic resilience
THE Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in collaboration with Harare City Council and the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in…
Category: Economy
Coverage of economic trends, growth, and challenges
‘Zimbabwe’s path to US$86bn economy needs strategic planning’
ZIMBABWE’S quest to grow into a US$86 billion economy and attain upper-middle-income status by 2030 will require strategic interventions and…
Dam-driven economy at centre of next agric plan
The Government has placed dam-driven economic growth at the heart of the Agriculture Food Systems and Rural Transformation Strategy 2,…
IPEC urges tapping into informal economy
Zimbabwe’s insurance industry should aggressively expand into the informal sector, the Insurance and Pensions Commission says, and tap into significant…
‘Resolve structural issues to stabilise economy’
Zimbabwe’s economic stability could be short-lived if underlying structural weaknesses are not addressed, it has been revealed. This was highlighted…
Flower exports reach US$2,5m
ZIMBABWE has earned US$2,5 million from flower exports in the nine months to September, as the Government targets to grow…
Tobacco could become US$7bn industry in 5yrs
Zimbabwe’s tobacco sector is set for a significant growth, with projections indicating it could become US$7 billion industry by 2030.…
Dangote’s second visit signals confidence in Zimbabwe’s economy
BARD Santner Markets Incorporated, a local financial advisory and investment firm that facilitated Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote’s second visit to…
Anti – smuggling blitz pays pays off as local goods dominate
THE Government’s ongoing nationwide anti-smuggling blitz has reshaped the country’s domestic retail landscape, with industry players reporting that 80 percent…
Zim-Zambia agree to remove trade barriers
ZIMBABWE and Zambia have committed to eliminating tariff and non-tariff trade barriers in a major step towards deepening bilateral economic…