We said people were hungry, govt denied; now the jobs data is talking
THROUGHOUT 2025, authorities choreographed a narrative of stability so aggressively that anyone questioning it risked being dismissed as an alarmist, unpatriotic or anti-progress.
By Shame Makoshori
May. 15, 2026
New ZiG notes ease change crisis but trust deficiency persists
As we reach the mid-point of 2026, the question is no longer just whether the ZiG has survived, but whether it has truly earned the trust of the Zimbabwean people.
By Valentine Maya
May. 12, 2026
Retirement: Inevitable death sentence for Zim pensioners
The scars of the period have remained and insurance firms have been struggling to restore the trust and confidence lost during the hyperinflationary period.
By Harry Wilson
May. 2, 2026
Misguided prescrption on medical aid societies
At a time when public health services remain under strain and private care is often beyond the reach of ordinary citizens, medical aid societies have stepped in to bridge a critical gap.
By Gloria Ndoro-mkombachoto
May. 2, 2026
Zim inflation rises as transport, food costs squeeze households
Upstream production costs also increased. The ZWG Producer Price Index excluding agriculture rose to 226.62 in March from 223.09 in February, translating to a monthly increase of 1.6%.
By Sharon Zebra
Apr. 27, 2026
Fix the ZiG or bury it
Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) has a genuine chance at survival, supported by easing inflation, a firmer exchange rate, and improved fiscal discipline.
By Zvikomborero Sibanda
Apr. 17, 2026
Currency volatility major concern for economy
Zimbabwe has had too many currency experiments for its short post-independence history. Sadly, all these experiments ended without any positive result.
By Harry Peter Wilson
Mar. 27, 2026
RBZ roadshows vital to rebuild trust in ZiG
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s decision to embark on nationwide roadshows ahead of the launch of new Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) banknotes next month is both necessary and overdue.
By Newsday
Mar. 10, 2026
Zim’s financial sector key to sustainable growth
Zimbabwe’s economy is projected to grow by 5% in 2026, fuelled by rebounds in agriculture and mining. But sustaining this momentum requires more than short-term gains — it demands a robust,
By Zvikomborero Sibanda
Feb. 27, 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
