Economy

Zimbabwe passes first IMF programme assessment, but risks remain

THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the first review of Zimbabwe's 10-month Staff-Monitored Programme (SMP), projecting continued single-digit inflation while warning that economic risks remain. The milestone, approved by...

Least paid mine worker to earn US$418 as new wage agreement takes effect

The lowest-paid employee in Zimbabwe's mining sector will now earn a minimum monthly salary of US$418 following the...

Is Zimbabwe’s economy finally turning a corner? Experts weigh in

Forbes Africa After years of runaway inflation and monetary instability, Zimbabwe is showing signs of macroeconomic recovery. The question...

Zimbabwe insists on 2027 lithium concentrates export ban deadline despite extension plea from miners

Xinhua Zimbabwe will stick to the 2027 deadline for lithium producers to set up beneficiation plants, with those unable...

Zimbabwe eyes bigger share of regional market as intra-SADC trade remains low

ZIMBABWE has outlined plans to capitalise on the low levels of intra-SADC trade, which currently account for just...

Consumers queue for fridges amid price hikes as Zim economy falters

By Fin24.com HARARE: Despite the pledge of Emmerson Mnangagwa's new administration to end cash shortages and right the economy, the desperation shown by companies and...

Zim economic recovery an urgent priority, says the UN

HARARE: The United Nations has voiced its support for a plan to hold elections in Zimbabwe in July. The elections, which have not yet received a...

MDC Alliance wants Zimbabwe to join Rand Monetary Union

By TimesLive.com THE MDC Alliance launched its election manifesto in Harare on Thursday‚ vowing to deal with Zanu-PF's “economic mischief”‚ should its candidate‚ Nelson Chamisa‚...

INDEPTH: Tycoon who helped Mnangagwa in SA guns for Zimbabwe

PRETORIA: Justice Maphosa is, without a doubt, business’ next biggest thing in southern Africa. The 43-year-old entrepreneur is the founder and CEO of Big Time...