RBZ reports 8% growth, rising reserves and stronger ZiG
The ZiG currency, introduced in 2024 as the latest attempt to establish a stable currency in over a decade, initially struggled for credibility.
By Sharon Zebra and Lesley Kufandada
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AfDB backs Zimbabwe debt clearance plan with US$4m grant
This burden of arrears has severely constrained the country’s access to external financing and limited public investment.
By Sharon Zebra
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Zimbabwe opens 2026 cotton marketing season
“The season runs from 18 May to 31 July, with 173 permanent and 398 mobile buying points established nationwide,” the authority said.
By Tatenda Kunaka
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Central bank independence is sacrosanct — and must not be negotiated by deadline
The concern is understandable. Credit is expensive, investment is constrained and firms are struggling to expand in an economy still finding its footing after years of volatility.
By Newsday
May. 18, 2026
Afreximbank injects US$15m into Ecobank Zimbabwe to drive SME export growth
Zimbabwe’s SMEs account for more than 60% of gross domestic product and over 70% of national employment
By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 18, 2026
MPs give RBZ June 30 deadline to cut interest rates
Instead, the current 35% rate “reflects RBZ’s cautious stance, acknowledging the possibility of renewed inflationary pressures,” the report noted.
By Lesley Kufandada
May. 15, 2026
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Zim imposes Africa’s heaviest oil price hikes... shocking rip-off exposed in AU, AfDB regional report
The increase placed Zimbabwe far ahead of second-placed Egypt, which imposed a 14,3% increase during the same period. Morocco followed at 13,9%, while Sierra Leone recorded a 12,3% surge.
By Freeman Makopa
May. 15, 2026
Afreximbank eyes investment push at annual meetings
He said more than 4 000 delegates are expected, including representatives from government, the private sector, financial institutions, academia, and international partners.
By Business Reporter
May. 14, 2026
Intra-African trade, industrialisation to take center stage at Afreximbank’s 33rd annual meetings
He said preparations for the meetings were progressing rapidly through coordination between the Central Bank of Egypt, Afreximbank and other national authorities.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 13, 2026
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Zanu PF chefs panic as farms are returned to former owners
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By Nunurai Jena
May. 17, 2026
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Zimbabwe wage arrears widen across councils, parastatals and civil service
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May. 17, 2026
