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

Zimbabwe has secured a place among Africa’s 15 largest economies, with gross domestic product (GDP) projected to reach $65.92 billion in 2026, supported by stronger mining activity, agricultural recovery and higher gold export earnings despite longstanding currency and debt challenges.

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

‘After the amnesty expires, police will conduct physical checks and verification exercises’

School in fierce legal battle against Chinese-owned Shuntai Holdings over the construction of a lime & cement factory just 497 metres from the school boundary

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From Power to Purpose: Rethinking Leadership

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Ian Smith never named anything after himself – why then are Zimbabwe leaders so insecure and desperate for self-glorification?

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African states silence dissenting voices through enforced disappearances

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Zimbabwe Rural Schools Library Trust wins Best Literary Development Initiative Award

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Zimbabwe simplifies permits and slashes fees for farmers

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Africa maintains mpox emergency status despite global downgrade

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Parking, Clamping And Towing Charges, Cost Of Number Plates Slashed

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Zimbabwe’s fee cuts are welcome — but the country cannot tax its way to prosperity

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