Zimbabwe moves up Africa’s largest economy rankings at $65.9 billion, but heavy US dollar reliance has not helped it match Tanzania’s growth

Zimbabwe moves up Africa’s largest economy rankings at $65.9 billion, but heavy US dollar reliance has not helped it match Tanzania’s growth

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Lessons from the old 1980s resettlement areas in Zimbabwe forty years on

Lessons from the old 1980s resettlement areas in Zimbabwe forty years on

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Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe gushes at ‘magnificent’ Zimbabwe

Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe gushes at ‘magnificent’ Zimbabwe

‘The coffee is excellent here… and again, friendly faces everywhere. That’s why I love Zimbabwe’

Mnangagwa grants firearms amnesty as police warn of nationwide crackdown

Mnangagwa grants firearms amnesty as police warn of nationwide crackdown

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Wicknell, Zimbabweans don’t want your donations, just return all the money you took from us!

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Zambia, Zimbabwe sign deals for energy and trade cooperation

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Zimbabwe beats South African in securing zero-tariff access for blueberries to China

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No excuses will end Zimbabwe’s electricity shortages without accountability, investment, and reform

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Chinese national jailed 18 years for illegal rhino horn and ivory dealings

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