Agric producer prices jump 36,4% YoY

The sharp rise reflects mounting inflationary pressure in the sector, driven by a combination of input cost hikes, currency volatility and seasonal supply shifts.
By Nqobizwe Thebe Jul. 1, 2025

Local market slumps by 7% as Padenga helps VFEX gains

Without a doubt, this is an exceptionally rewarding period for Padenga’s shareholders, who have every reason to be pleased with the performance of their portfolios.
By Kudakwashe Taimo May. 9, 2025

Manufacturers experience stagnant growth in Q4 2024

The Manufacturing Sector’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) during the period was 35,9, reflecting a 0,9 point increase from the third quarter value of 35.
By Business Reporter Apr. 4, 2025

Understanding school fees inflation: Lessons from SA

More interestingly, school fees are a typical component of the consumer basket, which economists use to calculate a country's inflation rate (Consumer Price Index/ CPI).
By Kevin Tutani Mar. 28, 2025

Commitment, political will lacking in fight against corruption

Calls have been made over the years for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to turn the screws in the fight against the vice, but the situation continues to worsen.
By Newsday Feb. 13, 2025
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Spotlight on ED as corruption worsens

Zimbabwe performed below the sub-Saharan average CPI of 33 and the global average of 43.
By Miriam Mangwaya Feb. 12, 2025

Ceteris Paribus: The rising inflation

The current situation, where ZiG prices rise in response to increasing US$ prices and US$ prices escalate to hedge against exchange losses, creates a precarious economic environment.
By Tinashe Duma Aug. 30, 2024

BoP and inflation: Feeding the fire

This reflects a month-on-month inflation rate of -2.4%, which typically indicates deflation. Meanwhile, the US$ CPI at 106.85 in May was up 0.1% against 106.76 in April.
By Tinashe Duma Jun. 7, 2024

Empowering African women, resilient education systems

Indeed we acknowledge the challenges that come with our various governance systems but today, we choose to focus on celebrating our gains!
By Grace Chirenje May. 24, 2024