By ETimes
HARARE – THE World Bank (WB) has raised its growth forecast for Zimbabwe’s economy to 5% in 2026, up from a previous projection of 4.6%.
According to the latest Global Economic Prospects report released in January 2026, the southern African nation’s GDP growth in 2025 is now estimated at 6.6%, surpassing the June 2025 forecast of 6%.
“In Zimbabwe, growth increased sharply in 2025 to 6.6%, driven by a recovery in agricultural production and investments in extractive sectors (gold, lithium, iron, and steel), which boosted industrial output,” the WB stated in its report.
This year’s projection is in line with Treasury’s forecast of 5% growth, supported by strong performances in agriculture, mining, construction, and retail, alongside a stable currency and favourable global commodity prices.
The WB’s projection for 2027 remains unchanged, with GDP growth expected at 5%.
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