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

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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’

Man ran up $5,600 car rental bill after claiming to represent Zanu PF

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Zimbabwe Air Travel Stuck in the Slow Lane

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Zimbabwe and China Seal $55M Cooperation Deal, Strengthening Ties in Development and Trade

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How HIV funding cuts are undermining years of progress in Zimbabwe

“We are seeing a total collapse in community-based and prevention programming, especially for key populations who...

UNICEF Zimbabwe Humanitarian Situation Report No. 3 (Mid-Year) – 30 June 2025

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Climate Resilient Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

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In Berkeley, she’s built one of the world’s largest archives of Zimbabwean Shona music

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