Zim debt unsustainably high- IMF
The IMF mission found that fiscal pressures intensified in 2024, mainly due to the transfer of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe's quasi-fiscal operations to the Treasury.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Feb. 14, 2025
Tobacco sector struggles to stay afloat
Tsarwe noted that another critical issue facing tobacco growers was the challenge of receiving timely payments for their sales.
By Lee Musaidzi
Feb. 14, 2025
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Zim exports electricity to settle Chinese debts
A withdrawal of support from these banks could plunge Zimbabwe into deeper crisis, with prolonged blackouts worsening an already dire economic situation.
By Shame Makoshori
Feb. 14, 2025
2025 MPS missed the mark: Farmers
ZFU revealed that it had consultations with the RBZ prior to the release of the MPS, during which the farmers raised several concerns that the bank ignored.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Feb. 13, 2025
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Golden leaf farmers threaten to withhold crop
Zimbabwe Tobacco Growers Association president George Seremwe said farmers were getting a raw deal.
By Nhau Mangirazi and Praise Nyamadzawo
Feb. 13, 2025
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RBZ accuses bankers of charging excessive fees
Instead, the central bank found that these depositors are keeping such cash in safe deposit boxes held with financial institutions and security companies.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Feb. 13, 2025
Regulatory costs represents 20% of overheads: CZI
A report last month by Imara Asset Management highlighted how the tax system disproportionately affects formal businesses, particularly large corporations.
By Nizbert Moyo
Feb. 12, 2025
Exercise caution during ZSE bull run: Akribos
Since the introduction of the local currency, ZiG, on April 5, 2024, the domestic tender has remained volatile, losing about half of its value.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Feb. 12, 2025
Implications of Zim’s currency surrender policy
By forcing exporters to give up a larger share of their foreign currency earnings, RBZ risks discouraging exports.
By Raymond Tendai Rusinga
Feb. 11, 2025