More pain for Zim as debt exit costs soar
“This highlights the urgent need to strengthen domestic resource mobilisation and ease access to concessional financing,” the bank said.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Jun. 1, 2026
Govt defends high interest rates amid battle to keep inflation in single digits
Madzivanyika had asked government to explain its policy regarding adjustment of the interbank policy rate to ensure it effectively aligns with efforts to maintain low inflation.
By Sharon Sibindi
May. 23, 2026
Zimbabwe just approved free bank accounts for small businesses.
The numbers make the ambition of the announcement clear. ZimStat's 2023 Economic Census
By Valentine Maya
May. 14, 2026
Why health fee cuts may not lower medical bills
The main reason is structural: Zimbabwe has no binding mechanism requiring private hospitals, pharmacies or doctors to pass cost savings on to consumers.
By Valentine Maya
May. 14, 2026
Zimbabwe cuts import licence fees, but businesses may feel little relief
But the fee reduction is not yet legally effective.
By Valentine Maya
May. 13, 2026
UK–Zim flights resumption on the cards
Ncube described the restoration of the flights as a key step toward strengthening commercial and people-to-people ties between the two countries.
By Business Reporter
Mar. 4, 2026
Taxing for health: Tug-of-war over ring-fencing leaves Zimbos divided
“The government’s position is deeply disappointing,” laments Bernard Nkala, a respected healthcare economist.
By Tonderayi Matonho
Dec. 31, 2025
Review of LEAD's response to the 2026 national budget
As scholars, policy makers, and citizens, we must avoid the temptation to interpret every budget through purely populist lenses.
By Clever Marisa
Dec. 7, 2025
EditorialComment: Government’s gold royalty recipe for disaster
Caledonia CEO Mark Learnmouth said they were also assessing “potential effects on the recently announced economics of the Bilboes Gold Project.”
By The Standard
Dec. 7, 2025
