Editorial Comment

Trade deficit rise poses serious economic risks

The 28% surge of Zimbabwe’s trade deficit — which reached US$543 million — reflects an unsustainable reliance on imports during a period when export growth was sluggish.

By The Zimbabwe Independent May. 16, 2025

Trade deficit rise poses serious economic risks

Address runaway inflation urgently

By The Zimbabwe Independent May. 9, 2025

Youth empowerment or political patronage?

By The Zimbabwe Independent May. 2, 2025

Zero consequences for industrial scale looters

How many more of these crooked deals do Zimbabweans have to endure? None of this is legal.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Apr. 25, 2025

Stock markets clamour for help

The solution lies not in more regulation, but in consistent, market-driven policies that align Zimbabwe's financial sector with international best practice.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Apr. 17, 2025

Our ZiG currency: So far so good, but...

Such practices further erode confidence in ZiG, pushing more Zimbabweans towards full dollarisation. If this trend continues, the consequences will be dire.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Apr. 11, 2025

Our ZiG currency: So far so good, but...

Sugar tax windfall: Zimbabweans are watching you

The procurement of cancer machines must be fast-tracked, with civil society and medical professionals involved in oversight to prevent corruption or mismanagement.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Apr. 4, 2025

Sugar tax windfall: Zimbabweans are watching you

When elites ignore and initiate financial flaws

This facilitates corruption, tax evasion, and money laundering — key factors in Zimbabwe’s economic instability.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Mar. 28, 2025

When elites ignore and initiate financial flaws

Don’t turn Youth Fund into another sham

Zimbabwean youths are not a homogenous group; they have diverse aspirations and come from different socio-political backgrounds.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Mar. 21, 2025

Please fix Byo-Vic Falls road urgently

For a country that relies heavily on tourism as a source of revenue, the state of this road is a serious impediment to economic growth.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Mar. 14, 2025

Why it’s critical to root out corruption scourge

Corruption is not only rampant but completely out of control, as the bishops have rightly pointed out.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Mar. 7, 2025

Why it’s critical to root out corruption scourge

Policy rate evolves into worst nightmare

The high rate has undermined the government's efforts to rebuild the economy. It has stifled innovation and entrepreneurship.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Feb. 28, 2025

Policy rate evolves into worst nightmare

Govt expands, economy suffers

This reckless expansion of the executive places an additional burden on state coffers and raises serious questions about the government’s commitment to fiscal responsibility.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Feb. 21, 2025

Local control, better road infrastructure

This decline is not merely an inconvenience; it poses a significant threat to economic growth, public safety and the overall quality of life for citizens.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Feb. 7, 2025

Local control, better road infrastructure

It’s a big no to ‘mbinga’ economy

Chiwenga’s remarks come at a critical time as Zimbabwe grapples with the devastating effects of unchecked corruption.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Jan. 31, 2025

Address liquidity crisis, Mr Governor

Consequently, businesses are struggling to meet financial obligations and maintain operational efficiency.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Jan. 24, 2025

Stop 2030 folly, save bleeding economy

“The current economic environment in Zimbabwe has presented unprecedented challenges for Triangle Limited over the past three years,” the company stated.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Jan. 17, 2025

Heartless exploitation of depressed citizens

It is grossly unfair for individuals to make significant contributions to a pension fund, expecting a decent pay out in retirement, only to receive a paltry sum.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Jan. 10, 2025

Heartless exploitation of depressed citizens

TNF parties must show maturity

Stakeholders, including the government, labour and business, do not trust each other, making it almost impossible for them to agree on anything.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Dec. 20, 2024

Zim’s anti-graft drive hollow

The sanctions are a stark reminder of the pervasive nature of corruption and illicit financial flows in Zimbabwe.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Dec. 13, 2024

Be accountable with our taxes

Moreover, the lack of transparency and accountability in the use of funds generated from these taxes is disturbing.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Dec. 6, 2024

Natfoods delisting: Zim must be worried

Some may even lose huge investments.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Nov. 29, 2024

Power crisis: Time for action is now

ZIMBABWE and Zambia convened a high-stakes investment summit in Victoria Falls this week, seeking to stimulate economic growth in their industrial and energy sectors.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Nov. 22, 2024

Govt must listen to the voice of reason

Ignoring these concerns is detrimental to the economy.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Nov. 15, 2024

Let us take farming seriously

Agro-dealers must charge reasonable prices to support the country's food production

By The Zimbabwe Independent Nov. 8, 2024

Retailers cry for help

In essence, this means that financial challenges have effectively rendered the retailer's stake in Zimbabwe valueless

By The Zimbabwe Independent Nov. 1, 2024

Sadc must denounce corruption, too

In Zimbabwe, corruption has become so deeply entrenched, crippling the economy and destroying livelihoods.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Oct. 25, 2024

Zanu PF must lay out a clear succession plan

Calls for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to either step down in 2028 or cling on indefinitely have divided the party.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Oct. 18, 2024

Zanu PF must lay out a clear succession plan

Govt, miners should find each other

The mining sector's growth potential can also have positive spill over effects on other industries, such as manufacturing and construction.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Oct. 18, 2024

Dexter Nduna, stop fomenting anarchy!

By announcing that his company would take over parking management, Nduna is essentially undermining the authority of local governments, which are mostly run by opposition parties.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Oct. 11, 2024