Zim economy in deflation: CZI
THE Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) says the economy is now in deflation — a general decline in prices for goods and services — following measures implemented by the government … Read More
Category: Zimbabwe
Economics of the next five years
As the economy was heading towards the General Elections on August 23, 2023, the Government through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development announced a raft of measures in May … Read More
Underemployment, a driver of poverty in Zim
According to ZimStat, in its 2023 Second Quarterly Labour Force Survey, 60,6 percent of the paid employees where earning less than $100 000. Using the June average exchange rate of … Read More
Zim debt dialogue set to continue amid poll ruckus
Zimbabwe’s unfolding political situation has nothing to do with current discussions on the restructuring of the country’s US$18,7 billion external debt, amid reports suggesting that the Western creditors expect to … Read More
Accountants to deliberate Zim economic transformation
THE Chartered Governance and Accountancy Institute in Zimbabwe (CGAZ) members will deliberate on how they can contribute to bringing about economic transformation in Zimbabwe when they meet in Victoria Falls … Read More
Polls cripple July exports
Zimbabwe’s trade deficit for the month of July 2023, doubled to US$179,6 million, a 56,6 percent rise from US$85,1 million recorded in June 2023. This came as the value of … Read More
‘Local lithium beneficiation has potential to boost economy’
ANALYSTS have implored the Government to create a conducive environment to encourage lithium beneficiation locally as the resource continues to gain momentum on the global front. Lithium has become the … Read More
Government gazettes carbon credits trading regulations
GOVERNMENT has gazetted the Carbon Credits Trading Regulations whose objective is to provide for the control and management of carbon credit trading projects in the country. The regulations provide for … Read More
Zimdollar liquidity squeeze to improve post-elections
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) appears to be more resolute to maintain a deliberate squeeze on Zimbabwe dollar liquidity, but experts contend it cannot be a permanent feature in … Read More
Drought fears as El Niño makes comeback
Zimbabwe is likely to experience a drought in the 2023/24 cropping season due to El Niño climate phenomena that threatens to slow down the country’s economic growth projections, trigger higher … Read More
