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

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Mnangagwa grants firearms amnesty as police warn of nationwide crackdown

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

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

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Zimbabwe Vigil Diary 31st May 2025

Zimbabwe Vigil
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South African Police Intercept Dagga Worth R8 Million En Route To Zimbabwe

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