ANALYSIS| Harnessing Economics for Zimbabwe’s Foreign Policy
TweetShareSharePin0 SharesBy Newton Mambande HARARE – THE interplay between economics and foreign policy is undeniable. Fundamental principles of economics – like trade, investment, and resource allocation – shape nations’ international…
Audit & Reality: Inside Mutapa Investment Fund’s Bid to Reset State Assets
TweetShareSharePin0 SharesBy Jabulani Chibaya HARARE – FOR the first time in decades, Zimbabwe has published a single, audited, consolidated view of its commercial State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs). That moment arrived quietly,…
2025: Economic Growth Masks Deepening Divide for Citizens
TweetShareSharePin0 SharesBy Newton Mambande HARARE – As Zimbabwe closes the books on 2025, the nation’s economic performance paints a starkly divided picture. Officially, the country has emerged as the fifth-largest…
From Bill to Act: Zim’s Digital Asset Moment — What’s Next and Why It Matters for GDP
TweetShareSharePin0 SharesBy Jabulani Chibaya HARARE – ZIMBABWE has quietly crossed a major policy threshold. What was once a proposed Bill has now become law, firmly anchoring digital assets, virtual asset…
Merry Christmas Zimbabwe
TweetShareSharePin0 Shares…as Zimbabweans Look Ahead with Steadfast Optimism By Newton Mambande HARARE – AS Zimbabweans prepare to celebrate Christmas, the nation faces an economic landscape filled with both hope and…
The Rise of Solar Energy: Why Zimbos Are Going Off-Grid
TweetShareSharePin0 SharesBy Newton Mambande HARARE – IN RECENT years, Zimbabwe has witnessed a significant shift in energy consumption. With the country’s electricity woes showing no signs of abating, many residents,…
Budget of Unmet Expectations: Mthuli Ncube’s 2026 Plan Falls Short
TweetShareSharePin0 SharesBy Newton Mambande HARARE – AS Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube tables the 2026 budget, Zimbabweans are left questioning if their economic woes will ever end. Themed “Building Resilience for…
RBZ holds key rate at 35%
TweetShareSharePin0 Shares…as it seeks to entrench inflation fight Stephen Chifamba HARARE – THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) held its benchmark interest rate steady, signalling a commitment to crushing persistent…
Zim’s Battle Against HIV/AIDS: Lessons for a Healthier Future
TweetShareSharePin0 SharesBy Newton Mambande HARARE – AS an economist and historian, I have witnessed first-hand the devastating impact of HIV/AIDS on Zimbabwe’s economy. The 1990s and 2000s were especially challenging,…
What is Truly Driving Zimbabwe’s Sky-High Cement Prices?
TweetShareSharePin0 SharesBy Newton Mambande HARARE – AS ZIMBABWEANS grapple with the escalating cost of living, the price of cement has emerged as a stark outlier, sparking concerns of profiteering and…