Brutal inflation set to bombard Zim until September, says RBZ
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) struck an optimistic tone in its second quarter report, despite an annual inflation rate that surged to 92,5% in June — the highest in southern Africa
By Shame Makoshori
Jul. 11, 2025
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IMF warns Zimbabwe over debt arrears
Economists, however, warn that achieving that growth based on better commodity prices and agricultural activity may prove difficult as the economy faces deflation.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Apr. 27, 2025
Markets bullish as old guard returns to OK supermarkets
“Therefore, expecting a rapid revival of the retail giant may be overly optimistic.
By Julia Ndlela
Mar. 7, 2025
World Bank reviews Zim’s growth projections
Economist Nigel Chanakira said it was unlikely for Zimbabwe to achieve the 6% gross domestic product (GDP) growth due to internal and external shocks.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Feb. 2, 2025
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Zimbabwe’s banking sector ‘cautiously optimistic’ in 2025
Economist Prosper Chitambara predicted a positive trajectory for the banking sector compared to the previous year, driven by the projected 6% economic growth.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Jan. 12, 2025
UK house prices dip for first time since March, Halifax says
Economists had forecast house prices would rise 0.4% in December alone.
By Reuters
Jan. 7, 2025
Govt gets rare thumbs up for DBOT for roadworks
Economist Gift Mugano said DBOT was a financially sound intervention that alleviated pressure on the national budget.
By Blessing Karubwa
Oct. 4, 2024
Digital Digest: The digital revolution in the news media: Are you ready to ride the wave?
There is another section, convinced and adamant that media houses will make lots of money from Google, X (formerly Twitter) and even Facebook.
By Silence Mugadzaweta
Sep. 28, 2024
How African mass markets make productive use of gossip and the grapevine
Some telling mixed results were also experienced in Rwanda through attempts to link farmers and buyers on a platform called Viamo.
By Charles Dhewa
Feb. 28, 2024
