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The rise of Chinese economy: Implications of GDP PPP on Africa and Zimbabwe

This analysis examines whether PPP is merely a statistical adjustment or whether China's rise carries practical lessons for Africa and Zimbabwe.

By Saxon Zvina May. 12, 2026

The rise of Chinese economy: Implications of GDP PPP on Africa and Zimbabwe

ZDAMWU demands worker protection in green economy transition

Chinhema said the transition, while widely promoted in international policy and corporate circles, carried significant risks for workers on the ground.

By Silas Nkala May. 12, 2026

ZDAMWU demands worker protection in green economy transition

Middle East war exposes fragile economy

“Gulf sovereign wealth funds had shown interest in Zimbabwe’s mining sector (lithium, gold, platinum) and renewable energy. The conflict may delay or cancel planned investments,” it said.

By Ruth Maseko May. 2, 2026

What numbers say about Stanbic, banking sector

Here is an encouraging signal in the numbers. Net interest income, which is what banks make from lending money, grew from 29% of Stanbic’s total income in 2024 to 37% in 2025.

By Tinashe Mukogo May. 2, 2026

What numbers say about Stanbic, banking sector

Workers’ Day: Lost in meaning

And each year, for many Zimbabwean workers, it passes like a hollow ritual — heavy on symbolism, light on substance.

By Newsday May. 2, 2026

E20: The reality between 20% Ethanol and your 10-year-old car

Introducing E20, a mixture that is 20% ethanol, into these older systems is like asking a marathon runner to perform on a diet they aren’t used to, eventually, things will start to break down.

By Tendai Munhundarima Apr. 20, 2026

E20: The reality between 20% Ethanol and your 10-year-old car

Zimbabwe @ 46 and still going strong

Thousands of gallant freedom fighters lost their lives and others lost limbs in the quest for freedom.

By Vanessa Gonye Apr. 18, 2026

Formalisation must not become exclusion

ZIMBABWE’S latest push to formalise the informal economy arrives at a moment when the country can no longer afford policy slogans that sound progressive but fail the test of lived reality.

By Lawrence Makamanzi Apr. 13, 2026