Development - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : Development

Farmers target 662,500 tonnes of winter wheat harvest

FARMERS have planted 118,185 hectares of winter wheat, representing 94.5 percent of of the country’s national target of 125,000 hectares.

By Obert Siamilandu 7h ago

Farmers target 662,500 tonnes of winter wheat harvest

Why China’s future industries strategy matters for Zimbabwe and Africa

Weak domestic industrial capacity and limited skilled-job opportunities have also driven many educated young Africans to build their careers abroad.

By Mabasa Sasa 9h ago

Why China’s future industries strategy matters for Zimbabwe and Africa

Zim targets African markets in industrialisation drive

Zimbabwe is increasingly looking to regional markets as competition for investment intensifies across Africa

By Freeman Makopa Jun. 15, 2026

Zim targets African markets in industrialisation drive

TICAD9 and the promise of a stronger Africa-Japan partnership

The participation of President Emmerson Mnangagwa underscored Zimbabwe’s recognition of Japan as a strategic partner in development, investment and international cooperation.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Jun. 14, 2026

TICAD9 and the promise of a stronger Africa-Japan partnership

Africa’s US$848bn development financing gap alarms city

Delegates assessed the continent’s progress towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

By Jeffrey Muvundusi Jun. 12, 2026

Africa’s US$848bn development financing gap alarms city

Zimbabwe seeking US$150m AfDB loan to tackle debt default

In April, Ncube indicated that the authorities are having discussions with nations including the UK, Japan and Germany to raise US$2.5 billion.

By Bloomberg News Jun. 11, 2026

Zimbabwe seeking US$150m AfDB loan to tackle debt default

AfDB tax reform project delivers gains for Zim

According to the bank, the programme achieved three of its four key outcomes and met 94,4% of its output targets, driven mainly by the successful implementation of TaRMS

By Business Reporter Jun. 10, 2026

AfDB tax reform project delivers gains for Zim

Govt debt time bomb exposed

These include rising debt-servicing costs, a growing reliance on domestic borrowing and a public wage bill that continues to absorb a significant share of State resources.

By Freeman Makopa Jun. 10, 2026

Mwenezi East schools receive US$10 000 development boost

Chisume Primary School also benefited from US$1 500 for borehole drilling, as well as 25 bags of cement to support the completion of a classroom block under construction.

By Staff Reporter Jun. 5, 2026