ANALYSIS | Gold Prices Rise, But ZiG Value Doesn’t Follow
TweetShareSharePin0 SharesBy Dr Admire Dube HARARE – THE surge in gold prices does not directly increase the value of the ZiG, because the currency was never pegged to the metal itself. At its…
OPINION| Promoting Peace and Development in Zimbabwe
TweetShareSharePin0 SharesBy Newton Mambande HARARE – AS International Peace Day 2025 approaches on September 21 under the theme “Act Now for a Peaceful World,” Zimbabwe’s own challenges highlight the urgency…
How Botswana is Looking to Zimbabwe for Growth
TweetShareSharePin0 SharesBy Dr Admire Dube HARARE – BOTSWANA, long lauded as Africa’s economic exemplar, faces a pivotal moment. From its independence from the United Kingdom in 1966 through the early…
Unmasking Zimbabwe’s Rebasement Conundrum
TweetShareSharePin0 SharesBy Newton Mambande HARARE – THE recent rebasement of Zimbabwe’s economy has sparked intense debate. While some hail it as a sign of recovery, a closer look reveals a…
OPINION| Solving Zimbabwe’s Armed Robbery Scourge
TweetShareSharePin0 SharesBy Newton Mambande HARARE – ARMED robberies have become a significant threat to Zimbabwe’s economic stability. This growing menace deters investment, undermines growth, and strains law enforcement resources. To…
Turning expo momentum into lasting tourism growth
TweetShareSharePin0 SharesBy Newton Mambande HARARE – AS the Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo comes to a close, it is crucial that we don’t let the momentum fade away. To ensure the…
OPINION| Now is the Time for a Food-Secure Zimbabwe
TweetShareSharePin0 SharesBy Newton Mambande HARARE – AS Zimbabwe approaches the 2025/26 summer season, it is imperative that we prioritize food security and nutrition to ensure the well-being of our citizens.…
ANALYSIS| Zim’s Growth Target Challenged by Debt, Informal Economy Woes
TweetShareSharePin0 SharesBy Newton Mambande By Newton Mambande HARARE – ZIMBABWE’S economy continues to grapple with high unemployment, a weakening local currency, and severe power outages. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube’s mid-term…
Safeguarding Progress: The Imperative to Combat Graft in Zim’s Public Investments
TweetShareSharePin0 SharesBy Newton Mambande HARARE – In Zimbabwe’s political economy, the public ceremony of a new project groundbreaking or official opening is a powerful symbol of intended development and progress.…
Chimanimani: Zim’s Untapped Economic Powerhouse with Dubai-Like Potential
TweetShareSharePin0 SharesBy Newton Mambande CHIMANIMANI District, nestled in the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe, is a sleeping economic giant that warrants awakening by both local authorities and the central government. With…