“Despite a relatively well-developed digital payments infrastructure, we’re not seeing the inclusive growth we should. Only 54% of MSMEs keep financial records.

The IMF team, led by Wojciech Maliszewski, visited Zimbabwe from October 29 to November 5 as part of its regular engagement with the government and other stakeholders.

Encrypted apps and payment platforms connect sellers with diaspora clients and cross-border demand, reshaping intimacy into a monetised hustle. 

“We must work closely with our governments and corporate partners so that some of the missions we have can be achieved through shared responsibility,” he said.  

“We are dedicated to unlocking the vast potential of sports tourism in Zimbabwe,” Sanyamandwe said.