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Trade deficit widens as exports slump

The statistical agency said manufacturing represented the largest portion of imports in both periods, with an increase from 89% in March 2026 to 91% in April 2026.

By Sharon Zebra and Lesley Kufandada Jun. 3, 2026

Zimbabwe trade deficit widens 16% as exports slump

Exports fell 15% to US$792.3 million in April from US$932.1 million in March, while imports dropped 10.8% to US$962 million from US$1.078 billion over the same period.

By Sharon Zebra and Lesley Kufandada Jun. 2, 2026

Zimbabwe trade deficit widens 16% as exports slump

ZiG1.2 billion sits unused while businesses beg for credit

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe had an answer ready for the businesses struggling under one of Africa's tightest credit environments.

By Valentine Maya May. 20, 2026

ZiG1.2 billion sits unused while businesses beg for credit

Zimbabwe launches strategy to fix migration data gaps

IOM Zimbabwe Chief of Mission Diana Cartier described the launch as a major shift in the country’s approach to migration governance.

By Valentine Maya May. 15, 2026

Zimbabwe launches strategy to fix migration data gaps

Production vs. prices: Decoding the true pulse of Zimbabwe's 2025 GDP

That divergence between volumes and prices is the central analytical fault line in the latest national accounts.

By Valentine Maya May. 7, 2026

Production vs. prices: Decoding the true pulse of Zimbabwe's 2025 GDP

Fuel price shocks lift Zim inflation

Last month, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) cautioned that inflation would remain elevated between the months of March and June following fuel price increases.

By Blessed Ndlovu Apr. 28, 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