Govt’s debt-to-GDP ratio to rise
THE government’s debt-to-Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio, seen rising to 94% in 2018, is expected to go further up to 117% in 2020, as monetary tightening…
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ICT Minister speaks on Telecel deal
THE decision by government to invest in Telecel Zimbabwe where it now has a 60% controlling stake was done in order to resolve shareholder conflicts in the…
Govt must stop extravagance: IMF
GOVERNMENT is coming under growing pressure to cut back on luxury and superfluous spending — such as continually buying expensive vehicles for cabinet…
Government its own worst enemy
The past few months have seen a strident debate over how best to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) to the country so the people as a whole can benefit.
Formalise informal sector: Govt urged
REVELATIONS that a staggering US$7 billion is circulating in the informal sector when the country is suffering from a debilitating liquidity crunch is a major…
More governmental myopia
LAST week’s instalment of this column discussed government’s intentional myopia, and highlighted critical issues it fails to acknowledge and address.
Government seeks support to raise funds
THE Zimbabwean government has turned to the private sector for support to raise funds needed to buy grain during the current season.
New govt to weigh heavily on Treasury
ZIMBABWE’S new government is expected to weigh heavily on the struggling fiscus.
… ‘compromise’ constitution to create bloated govt
Paidamoyo Muzulu ALTHOUGH the latest draft constitution dilutes the executive powers of the president, it is likely to create a bloated cabinet and enlarged…
Mugabe indeed has a reason to fear
I REFER to your front page headline “Mugabe fears Nato attack” (Zimbabwe Independent, February 3). President Robert Mugabe has good reason to fear an…
