El Niño threatens 2027 growth outlook
ZIMBABWE’S economic growth streak faces a significant setback if the projected Super El Niño weather phenomenon materialises, with the International…
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Coverage of economic trends, growth, and challenges
Stanbic signs environment-friendly and employment-creating agreement with Ele-Collection
Caption: Ele-Collection Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Simon Teede (left) and Stanbic Bank Head Business and Commercial Banking, Patson Mahatchi at…
Zimbabwe’s co-operatives: How to unlock their full economic potential
Zimbabwe’s co-operative sector is one of the country’s most extensive economic networks, yet its productive potential remains significantly underdeveloped. With…
Zim’s next test is unlocking investment, not fighting inflation, says AfDB
Zimbabwe’s economic reforms have largely succeeded in restoring macroeconomic stability, but the country’s next challenge is transforming that stability into…
ZIMSTAT begins household survey preparations
The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT) will next week begin a nationwide listing exercise for the 2026/27 Household Budget Survey…
Zim prepares for 2027 headwinds with resilient 5pc growth target
Zimbabwe is entering 2027 with a clear-eyed awareness of significant economic headwinds, driven by an anticipated El Niño-induced drought and…
Zimbabwe, South Africa discuss third Beitbridge bridge at Victoria Falls transport talks
Zimbabwe and South Africa are holding high-level transport talks in Victoria Falls this week, with plans for a third bridge…
June export data exposes urgent diversification gap
Fresh external trade statistics for June 2026 have laid bare the deepening structural vulnerabilities in Zimbabwe’s export economy, reigniting calls…
Serbia, Zimbabwe sign Cooperation pact
Zimbabwe and Serbia have agreed to establish a Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation (JPCC) and reopening Zimbabwe’s embassy in Belgrade…
Zimbabwe champions restorative justice at Commonwealth mediation conference
Zimbabwe has urged Commonwealth countries to adopt a more restorative approach to criminal justice, arguing that punishment alone is often…