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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

What can we learn from the experiences of land reform beneficiaries who gained land through the resettlement programme in the 1980s? To find out, we have been studying one of the old resettlement areas near our existing sites in Gutu district.

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

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

Is Tagwirei blinded by power, unable to see his fellow tenderpreneurs’ feverish looting is preparation for regime collapse?

There is always a deeper reason when looting reaches vulgar proportions.

13.8.2025 17:44

How our love for violent entertainment is breeding a violent Zimbabwe

Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Entertainment may seem like harmless fun, but the evidence shows it can unravel the very fabric of a society....

When Did We as a Society Sink So Low?

Honestly, I’m not sure when it happened. Maybe it was when we started believing WhatsApp forwards...

12.8.2025 20:20

British Bishop Runs 268 Miles With Dog, Raises £35,000 To Build School In Matabeleland

The Bishop of Kingston, Dr Martin Gainsborough, has finished running the 268-mile Pennine Way in ten...

12.8.2025 20:18

95% Of Rhodesian-Era Landmines Cleared, Says Zimbabwe National Army

The Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) says it has cleared 95% of landmines left by the Rhodesian...

12.8.2025 20:17

Top 10 Facts About Poverty in Zimbabwe

Despite its high literacy rates and abundant natural resources, Zimbabwe continues to grapple with chronic poverty....

12.8.2025 19:43

Zimbabwe Vigil Diary 9th August 2025

Another virtual Vigil today continues our protest against the human rights abuse and lack of democracy...

12.8.2025 16:50

History Will Judge Us By Our Social Media Timelines

When the story of Zimbabwe in these years is finally written, I suspect it will not...

12.8.2025 16:47

Madagascar shows how a mature leadership handles a SADC Chairmanship

There is never a shortage of the village clown, always ready to bring embarrassment and shame...

12.8.2025 14:07

Gayton McKenzie’s controversy forces us to ask: Who decides who is Black?

This is a question that has long been overdue for attention....

12.8.2025 3:07

ZETDC Apologises For Power Cuts Affecting Harare, Chitungwiza, And Eastern Towns

The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has announced an unplanned power outage affecting parts...

12.8.2025 3:06

CAF Approves National Sports Stadium For Champions League Preliminary Round Games And Youth Matches

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released a list of approved stadiums for the preliminary...

12.8.2025 3:04

SA Health Department Condemns Operation Dudula Clinic Protests

South Africa’s National Health Department has once again condemned protests by Operation Dudula and other civic...

12.8.2025 3:03

7 killed, dozens injured in separate road accidents in Masvingo and Hwange

6 members of Zion Church of Christ returning from weekend conference among the dead...

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ICC mourns passing of former Zimbabwe cricketer and umpire Sarah Dambanevana

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