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’

We don’t criticize because we’re ungrateful — we criticize because we’re hungry

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Zimbabwe: Poor Clare Sisters offer contemplative prayer as comfort to many

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Zimbabwe and South Africa Set for High-Stakes New Zealand Tour in 2025-26

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BILL WATCH 18/2025 [25th June 2025]

This Week in Parliament...

Can Zimbabwe journalists be trusted to fearlessly investigate and expose high-level corruption?

I simply have to ask—because an entire nation’s future may depend on it....

Why Zimbabweans’ obsession with PhDs has become a national pandemic

This is something that has baffled me for quite some time now....

Rising criticism over Gukurahundi hearings amid fears of intimidation and exclusion

As the ‘long-delayed’ Gukurahundi Community Outreach Programme prepares to officially commence on Thursday, June 26, 2025,...

CSOs urge inclusive development and swift passage of key bills

Civil society organisations (CSOs) have raised concerns over the ongoing barriers that continue to hinder the...

Officials urge review of gender bill to address men’s representation

Zimbabwe’s Gender Equality Bill, a key piece of legislation aimed at promoting equal rights and representation...

Caledonia reports above-expectation drilling results at Zimbabwe mine

Zimbabwe-focused Caledonia Mining has reported further encouraging high-grade results from the ongoing resource expansion drill programme at its...

Door slammed shut’: Dismay for Africans as UK changes care worker rules

MUTARE, Zimbabwe/LAGOS - When Loveness got a job offer from an English care provider in March, the 32-year-old Zimbabwean...

Zimbabwe launches digital livestock tracking system to boost transparency and national food security

Each livestock owner will receive a physical card embedded with a unique identification code linked to...

Accor announces entry into Zimbabwe with signing of Novotel Victoria Falls

Accor has signed Novotel Victoria Falls, marking the hospitality group's entry into Zimbabwe....

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