Banks keep bad debt fully in check
Industry leaders expect the trend to hold in 2026 as improving macro-economic conditions begin to filter through to households and businesses.
By Freeman Makopa
Dec. 19, 2025
Zim’s 2026 Budget: Opportunities, challenges for micro-businesses
VAT increase from 15% to 15,5% from January 2026 may raise costs for consumers, potentially impacting sales volumes for small traders.
By Ngonidzashe Elizabeth Chirima
Dec. 19, 2025
Capacity utilisation improves by 57,3%: Minister
Ndhlovu announced that the gains reflect the unwavering commitment of the country’s private sector to building a stronger, greener and more competitive economy.
By Nizbert Moyo
Nov. 29, 2025
The hidden costs of China’s industrial policy
In turn, this could reduce the GDP level by up to 2% after accounting for the associated decline in capital accumulation.
By Newsday
Nov. 13, 2025
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Why US is sceptical about Zim investments
Most of the reforms have been implemented in the past two months.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Oct. 26, 2025
Social Commentary: A testament to visionary leadership: Celebrating the second republic's achievements
Massive infrastructure development projects are underway, the mining and agricultural sectors are thriving, and the country's GDP is increasing.
By Clever Marisa
Oct. 26, 2025
Govt revises GDP growth to 6,6% for 2025
Ncube said that in 2025 and beyond, the economy was poised for a strong recovery and sustained growth following the drought-induced slowdown experienced in 2024.
By Nizbert Moyo
Sep. 20, 2025
Unified "Global Africa" offers US$4tn economic opportunity, says Afreximbank president
However, he warned that achieving this potential requires turning the diaspora into a cohesive market and breaking from neo-colonial economic structures.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Sep. 6, 2025
Only 2,8% of Zim’s GDP is from real estate: Sharpe
Sharpe made the remarks during last week’s annual Zimreal Property conference, which, for a second year in a row, was sponsored by WestProp, a leading local property developer.
By CONCILIA MUPEZENI
Aug. 25, 2025
