Trade deficit reaches US$268,7million
ZIMBABWE exported goods worth US$550,6 million in December with three major export destinations South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and China accounting for about 73 percent of the total value, … Read More
Category: Economy
Mounting inflationary pressures haunt economy as year-on-year inflation paces to 38,8 pc
Zimbabwe’s year-on-year inflation surged to 34,8 percent in January, data by ZIMSTAT reveals. This marks an increase from 26,5 percent in December 2023, raising concerns about rising living costs and … Read More
Debt resolution key in determining Zimbabwe’s economic future
As Zimbabwe seeks to resolve her debt overhang, analysts have underscored the pivotal role such an exercise will play in helping determine the future of the country in terms of … Read More
Sustainability reporting in Zim
As the global spotlight on environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors continues to intensify, the role of sustainability reporting in the business landscape has become increasingly prominent. In the context … Read More
Of debt clearance and sanctions conundrum
Zimbabwe has been on a drive to come up with a solution to clear its foreign and domestic debt such that it begins to borrow again. However, the talks hit … Read More
Govt to provide guarantees for critical economic sectors
THE Government is considering providing guarantees to the private sector this year related to the ongoing disbursements of the Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) facilities, The Herald Finance and Business can … Read More
Food access expected to be difficult
FOOD access from February to May is expected to be difficult for Zimbabweans due to below-average rainfall and soaring prices because of inflation, a new report shows.The 2023/24 agricultural season … Read More
Zimbabwe to host 5th Session of Economic Commission for Africa Conference of African Ministers
ZIMBABWE will next month host the regional 5th Session of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Conference of African Ministers and the Government has already started preparations with the setting … Read More
Zimbabwe to further promote engagement, re-engagement drive
Zimbabwe will take advantage of the prestigious fifty-sixth session of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Conference of Africa Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development set for Victoria Falls … Read More
Far East propels Zim’s tobacco exports
In just three weeks into 2024, Zimbabwe has exported about 22 million kilogrammes (kg) of tobacco worth US$146 million, according to the latest figures from the Tobacco Industry and Marketing … Read More
