A way out of the crisis: Transparency and accountability in health spending matter
According to a 2023 World Bank report, Zimbabwe's health budget received about US$2 billion in total from external funders using these mechanisms from 2015 to 2020.
By Tambudzai Manjonjo
Aug. 24, 2025
Zimbabwe urged to harness AI, digital financial services
“Despite a relatively well-developed digital payments infrastructure, we’re not seeing the inclusive growth we should. Only 54% of MSMEs keep financial records.
By Alfonce Mbizwo
Aug. 18, 2025
Nigeria must clamp down on corruption once and for all
What Nigeria needs is a major political resetahead of the 2027 election. It may just be that this reset looks to the past for inspiration.
By Peter Burdin
Aug. 17, 2025
The horrors of Gukurahundi and complicity of World Bank and IMF
To be precise, the World Bank provided a total of US$646 million to Zimbabwe in official grants and loans between 1980 and 1987, while the IMF offered more than US$80 million
By Gorden Moyo
Aug. 17, 2025
Byo’s new underground water quick fix revealed
Council has since signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Zinwa to conduct hydrogeological studies and implement sustainable groundwater management.
By Silas Nkala
Aug. 17, 2025
Banning used clothes, vending not the solution
Garwe justified his ban by saying vending – especially at night – was fuelling illegal activities, crippling formal businesses and eroding urban order.
By The Standard
Aug. 10, 2025
Zim needs US$10 billion to end electricity woes
It is a staggering bill for a country already weighed down by a US$21,5 billion debt — nearly half of its US$44 billion gross domestic product — and struggling to honour repayments.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Aug. 10, 2025
Kariba Dam rehab nears completion
KDRP is a massive undertaking aimed at ensuring the continued structural integrity of Kariba Dam wall.
By Obert Siamilandu
Aug. 1, 2025
The paradox: 76% financially illiterate
Financial literacy involves understanding and applying financial principles to make informed decisions about saving, investing, borrowing and managing risks.
By Gloria Ndoro-mkombachoto
Jul. 18, 2025
