Zimbabwe has been talking about its debt since 2001. Citizens are still waiting
The human cost of this extended standoff is measurable.
By Valentine Maya
9h ago
GlassblocK Dam now depends on offtake deal
Bulawayo mayor David Coltart told Southern Eye that a draft agreement was produced following a breakthrough meeting facilitated by the Ministry of Local Government.
By Jeffrey Muvundusi
14h ago
AfDB grants Zimbabwe US$4 million for debt clearance process
In a statement yesterday, the AfDB stated the intention of the grant.
By Kirsty Sibanda
May. 19, 2026
AfDB backs Zimbabwe debt clearance plan with US$4m grant
This burden of arrears has severely constrained the country’s access to external financing and limited public investment.
By Sharon Zebra
May. 19, 2026
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Zim imposes Africa’s heaviest oil price hikes... shocking rip-off exposed in AU, AfDB regional report
The increase placed Zimbabwe far ahead of second-placed Egypt, which imposed a 14,3% increase during the same period. Morocco followed at 13,9%, while Sierra Leone recorded a 12,3% surge.
By Freeman Makopa
May. 15, 2026
US$31,7m Kariba Dam rehab nears completion
“The energy dissipation system for the dam has therefore been strengthened to ensure that the dam foundations are protected from any further erosion,” AfDB said.
By Business Reporter
May. 4, 2026
AfDB backs Zim with US$25m grant for climate-vulnerable communities
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) board has approved a US$25 million grant for Zimbabwe to support rural communities severely affected by climate change.
By Business Reporter
Apr. 25, 2026
AfDB backs new architecture to tackle Africa’s financing gap
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has backed a new financial architecture aimed at leveraging the balance sheets of African development finance institutions (DFIs) to mobilise resources
By Business Reporter
Apr. 25, 2026
Mat’land, Masvingo communities to benefit from US$25m climate fund
The funding, approved by the Bank’s board of directors, will support the Zimbabwe Agricultural Climate Resilient and Vulnerability Reduction Project (ACRES),
By Sharon Sibindi
Apr. 25, 2026
Afreximbank injects US$15m into Ecobank Zimbabwe to drive SME export growth
Business Digest
May. 18, 2026
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Zim imposes Africa’s heaviest oil price hikes... shocking rip-off exposed in AU, AfDB regional report
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May. 15, 2026
US$23bn debt overshoot places Zim among Africa’s seven worst distressed…poorest, war-ravaged regional economies now in the same league as Harare
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By Mthandazo Nyoni and Freeman Makopa
May. 15, 2026
