Zim’s energy crisis: A 6,1% GDP drain and the path to economic revival
International financial institutions, such as the World Bank and the African Development Bank, can provide crucial technical assistance and financing for energy projects.
By Lawrence Makamanzi
Sep. 17, 2024
Crushing weight of debt: How Zim’s ballooning arrears are devastating communities
While some of the debt has been contracted with intentions to develop the country, the failure to adequately manage them has put the country in debt distress.
By Yollander Millin
Sep. 13, 2024
AfDB pushes for reform, debt resolution to unlock funding
Mupotola said the AfDB has been engaging in constructive discussions aimed at implementing technical solutions to improve Zimbabwe’s macro-economic environment.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Aug. 9, 2024
A rude awakening for Zim
Upper-middle-income economies are those with a gross national income per capita between US$4 466 and US$13 845, according to the World Bank.
By Newsday
Aug. 8, 2024
Zim’s US$3,7bn financing gap derails Vision 2030: AfDB
Government is confident of meeting the 2030 target, banking on growth in mining and agriculture and infrastructural development.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Aug. 6, 2024
Prioritise value-addition, AfDB tells Sadc leaders
Most African countries produce and export mainly unprocessed crops or minerals, losing out billions of dollars in potential revenue in the process.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Aug. 4, 2024
Debt wars, ZiG uncertainties to frustrate GDP forecasts
“Local debt has increased significantly from about US$5 billion in September of 2023 to the current US$8,7 billion.
By Julia Ndlela and Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Aug. 2, 2024
Zim back’s Zambian candidate for AfDB presidency
Political commentator Calvin Chitsunge commented: “Zambia and Zimbabwe are like Siamese twins
By Gracious Daniel
Jul. 31, 2024
Zim pushes hard on Kazungula Bridge
This dispute has led to high-level interactions between Harare and Gaborone to determine whether the bridge encroaches into Zimbabwean territory.
By Tinashe Kairiza
Jul. 26, 2024
Flawed interbank market inflicts fresh blows
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By Shame Makoshori and Freeman Makopa
Oct. 4, 2024
