Tracking the freefall of the Zimdollar
The nation's economists cautioned against the action, but the government ignored their advice.
By Mthandazo Nyoni and Melody Chikono
May. 21, 2023
Scrapping of duty on basics to trigger a domino effect
Economists said embattled industries would be pushed out of markets by cheaper South African and Zambian imports
By Tinashe Kairiza
May. 19, 2023
Zim sitting on a timebomb
The economic meltdown, which has escalated in the past five months, has eroded incomes at a scale last seen during the first phase of Zimbabwe’s crisis between 2007 and 2008.
By The Zimbabwe Independent
May. 12, 2023
Public funds at mess of blundering authorities
They want to ascertain how secure their investments would be, before taking a plunge.
By The Zimbabwe Independent
May. 5, 2023
It’s ‘guesswork’ in ‘desperate’ industries
It has given authorities an opportunity to gloss over effects of a blistering economic crisis highlighted by an imploding domestic currency.
By Shame Makoshori
Apr. 28, 2023
Inflation to remain high: CZI
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe governor John Mangudya admitted at CZI’s 2022 Manufacturing Sector Survey launch held on April 6 that inflation is felt and not on paper.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Apr. 18, 2023
Varun Beverages spreads wings
The warehousing facility will be the fifth phase of the project.
By Freeman Makopa
Apr. 16, 2023
Old firms fizzle out… as small companies dominate Zim industries
The CZI did not explain why new and small firms were now dominating the sector.
By Freeman Makopa
Apr. 14, 2023
Uncertainty rises as Zimdollar plunges 53%
In its Q1 report for 2023, FBC Securities said signs of macroeconomic stability remained.
By Shame Makoshori
Apr. 14, 2023