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AfDB backs Zim with US$25m grant for climate-vulnerable communities

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) board has approved a US$25 million grant for Zimbabwe to support rural communities severely affected by climate change.

By Business Reporter 1h ago

AfDB backs Zim with US$25m grant for climate-vulnerable communities

AfDB backs new architecture to tackle Africa’s financing gap

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has backed a new financial architecture aimed at leveraging the balance sheets of African development finance institutions (DFIs) to mobilise resources

By Business Reporter 1h ago

AfDB backs new architecture to tackle Africa’s financing gap

Chimhini leads FCB Zim Junior Open after Sparkling 67

While his opening round gave Zimbabwe the dream start, the leaderboard remains incredibly tight.

By Munyaradzi Madzokere 7h ago

Chimhini leads FCB Zim Junior Open after Sparkling 67

Mat’land, Masvingo communities to benefit from US$25m climate fund

The funding, approved by the Bank’s board of directors, will support the Zimbabwe Agricultural Climate Resilient and Vulnerability Reduction Project (ACRES),

By Sharon Sibindi 7h ago

Mat’land, Masvingo communities to benefit from US$25m climate fund

ZiG rollout: Dynamics behind crucial moves

ZIMBABWE’S central bank is stepping up its push to restore the primacy of the local currency, rolling out upgraded Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) banknotes

By Tinashe Kairiza Apr. 24, 2026

ZiG rollout: Dynamics behind crucial moves

RBZ chief ‘disappointed’ as banks shun ZiG1,2bn war chest

Senior bankers who spoke on condition of anonymity said the core issue was not liquidity availability, but pricing.

By Freeman Makopa Apr. 24, 2026

RBZ chief ‘disappointed’ as banks shun ZiG1,2bn war chest

Deadly policy grip unsettles bank CEOs as lenders stage dramatic comeback

Crown Bank returned to profitability with after-tax earnings of ZiG96,8 million, compared to a ZiG213,9 million loss in 2024, according to its financial statements.

By Shame Makoshori Apr. 24, 2026