Zim’s debt crisis: A ticking time bomb demanding transparency

This represents about half of the country’s US$44 billion Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
By Julia Ndlela and Blessed Ndlovu 13h ago
In defence of sacked Nssa chairperson
In defence of sacked Nssa chairperson
The dismissal of directors without cause is rampant in state firms
By Joseph Kanyekanye 14h ago
We can’t have graveyards of lost opportunity again
If ZCDC’s troubles are any indication, we may be staring at a full-blown national crisis.
By Shame Makoshori 14h ago
Push for reforms as debt overshoot torments Zim
Such deals have previously sparked national outrage.
By Lynette Manzini 14h ago
Vingirai lifts lid on bitter Transnational-ZB dispute
The pre-emptive rights were for everything that Nssa was going to remain with. The thing is, Nssa was not selling at the time and as such, we didn’t put a condition that they should sell
By Melody Chikono 15h ago
Directors raise governance red flags as pay trails regional peers
Battered by the headwinds, many companies have opted for corporate rescue, downsizing, or outright shutdown.
By Concilia Mupezeni 15h ago
ZCDC at loggerheads with borehole-drilling company
The state-owned miner commissioned the boreholes last year as part of its community development obligations.
By Musavengana Chirau 15h ago
RBZ unearths looting in real estate industry....as Zimra busts US$10m contraband in six months
The RBZ noted that major financial crimes behind IFFs included “tax evasion, corruption, fraud, drug trafficking, smuggling and illegal
By Mthandazo Nyoni and Julia Ndlela 15h ago
State diamond firm lays off hundreds to avoid collapse
ZCDC is one of a few state-owned entities still propping up government finances amid intense economic headwinds
By Tinashe Kairiza Jul. 11, 2025
Chivayo taxes shocker... as state capture-accused dealer says he leads from the front
The most explosive deal involving his companies centred on Zimbabwe’s 2023 election tender.
By Freeman Makopa Jul. 11, 2025
Brutal inflation set to bombard Zim until September, says RBZ
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) struck an optimistic tone in its second quarter report, despite an annual inflation rate that surged to 92,5% in June — the highest in southern Africa
By Shame Makoshori Jul. 11, 2025
Housing project to transform Lake Chivero shores
Over the next decade, the project is expected to generate more than 10 000 jobs. 
By Julia Ndlela Jul. 11, 2025
Mutapa’s new revival scheme for NRZ
The revitalisation of the railway entity is poised to transform the country’s logistics landscape, boosting efficiency across various economic sectors and alleviating pressure on roads.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Jul. 11, 2025
Police enlist Interpol in manhunt for Geza
Geza has appeared in the videos clad in military fatigues.
By Julia Ndlela and Tinashe Kairiza Jul. 11, 2025
INTERVIEW: US$455m Zesa, Jindal deal nears finalisation
What must be done first is to ensure a feasibility study is conducted to confirm that each of these MOUs align with what we want to achieve.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Jul. 11, 2025
‘Zim-India ties shift gears with defence, energy deals’... Indian ambassador outlines major projects, deepening partnerships in exclusive interview
These centres aim to build capacity in both society and industry by developing skilled professionals in cutting-edge technologies.
By Silence Mugadzaweta Jul. 11, 2025
US$5bn compensation hopes rekindled as insurers pledge action
Government has committed that it is ready to disburse their portion towards pre-2009 and Ipec is also ready with its portion
By Melody Chikono Jul. 4, 2025
ZB major shareholder blocks Ernst & Young appointment
The acquisition was vigorously resisted by Transnational, Vingirai’s investment holding company.
By Melody Chikono Jul. 4, 2025
Lasting impressions from Hangzhou
At one point, it splits into twin distributaries, trudging side by side for five kilometres before merging back, westward.
By Shame Makoshori Jul. 4, 2025
RBZ prepares for diaspora-backed securities to revive capital markets
Securitisation involves bundling financial assets such as remittances or debt into securities that can be sold to investors, who then earn income from the underlying cash flows.
By Melody Chikono Jul. 4, 2025
Global outrage as ZimInd editor clocks third night in detention
As she appeared in court in Harare, global actors closed ranks in a rare, unified stand against what they described as Zimbabwe’s escalating crackdown on the independent press.
By Julia Ndlela Jul. 4, 2025
Ousted Nssa boss fights expulsion… defiant executive tags Mnangagwa in letter blasting ministerial move
When Fundira took over from Percy Toriro, who had resigned, he promised to instil discipline and prudence in Nssa’s operations.
By Shame Makoshori Jul. 4, 2025
MukuruPay empowers Zimbabwe’s tobacco farmers with inclusive financial solutions
These persistent challenges underscore the urgent need for inclusive, tech-driven financial solutions to ensure farmers fully benefit from the industry’s growth.  
By Mthandazo Nyoni Jul. 2, 2025
Rerouting resilience: How smarter logistics can power Zim’s future
Unreliable logistics can push consumers back toward traditional retail channels, limiting market reach for online businesses and reducing trust in digital transactions.
By The Zimbabwe Independent Jun. 27, 2025
‘AfCFTA’s promise hinges on infrastructure, trade finance’
To achieve the AfCFTA’s vision, the report advocates for a unified African front involving governments and financial institutions working together to shape development strategies.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Jun. 27, 2025
‘Fragmentation stalling Africa’s growth’
The former minister said African countries should streamline progress, boosting the movement of people and goods within Africa.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Jun. 27, 2025
Rethinking healthcare in Zim: Prioritising local medical excellence
Local hospitals, such as Trauma Centre Borrowdale, Avenues Clinic, and St Anne’s, provide high-quality care with cutting-edge technology and highly-qualified specialists.
By Staff Writer Jun. 27, 2025