Zim GDP takes US$12bn knock faltering ZiG, vicious drought worsen downturn

The cascading setbacks cast doubt on the growth measures outlined in the 2025 National Budget, threatening to derail recovery efforts and deepen Zimbabwe’s economic woes.
By Shame Makoshori Dec. 13, 2024

Zim GDP takes US$12bn knock faltering ZiG, vicious drought worsen downturn.

The cascading setbacks cast doubt on the growth measures outlined in the 2025 National Budget, threatening to derail recovery efforts and deepen Zimbabwe’s economic woes.
By Shame Makoshori Dec. 13, 2024

Debt overshoot unsettles battered industries, banks

In April, Mnangagwa estimated Zimbabwe’s GDP at about US$57 billion.
By Freeman Makopa Nov. 15, 2024

Understanding trade dynamics: Gold boom versus grain doom

Additionally, the nation’s electricity shortage has driven the import of US$158 million worth of electrical energy. 
By Rufaro Hozheri Nov. 8, 2024

‘Zim economy among the least free globally’

Speaking at the launch of the the country’s audit in Harare on Wednesday, McMahon said countries with economic freedom experienced an increased gross domestic product (GDP).
By Ashton Ndakusiya and Lee Musaidzi Nov. 8, 2024

Corporate exodus, economic ripples on Zim

To understand the full impact, one must examine the drivers of GDP, which encompasses household consumption, capital investment, government spending, and net exports
By Tinashe Duma Oct. 25, 2024

Finance ministry stutters on country’s GDP

Finance ministry acting chief director Bernard Mupururi struggled to give answers to the Clemence Chiduwa-led budget and finance committee.
By Harriet Chikandiwa Oct. 23, 2024

Economic stability key for good industrial relations

Going beyond that threshold would be akin to inviting trouble in the economy, according to Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare minister July Moyo.
By Newsday Oct. 21, 2024

Revitalising Zim's mining sector: Addressing challenges, embracing innovation

The sector accounts for about 12% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP) and 80% of national exports, official data show. 
By Mthandazo Nyoni Sep. 23, 2024