High country risk: Uneca chief calls for domestic resource mobilisation

Estimates show that 70% of the economy is now informal. He said it was imperative for government to create investment opportunities for the private sector.
By Tatira Zwinoira Mar. 8, 2024

Deal with currency volatility causes, not symptoms: Uneca

According to Ncube, the delay was necessitated by the need to fine-tune measures to do with the currency volatility.
By Tatira Zwinoira Mar. 7, 2024

Currency reforms: ‘Treasury boss clutching at straws’

Ncube said currency reforms were crucial at this stage
By Melody Chikono and Blessed Ndlovu Feb. 16, 2024

Industry perm sec defends ‘structured currency’

Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion minister Mthuli Ncube announced on Monday plans to create a ‘structured currency’.
By Tatira Zwinoira Feb. 16, 2024

PPPs needed to bridge Africa’s infrastructural development gap

The AfDB estimates that between US$130 and US$170 billion is needed for infrastructural development every year, leaving a substantial financing gap of US$68 to US$108 billion.
By African Development Bank Nov. 26, 2023

Rwanda announces visa-free travel for all Africans as continent opens up to free movement of people

The African Passport and free movement of people is “aimed at removing restrictions on Africans ability to travel, work and live within their own continent,” The AU says on its website.
By Ap News Nov. 6, 2023

AfCFTA story excites Dairibord

AfCFTA promises to prop up African economies by eliminating duty on 90% of goods originating from the 54 economies that have signed up.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Apr. 28, 2023