The budget as a policy tool

Here we have an opportunity to see Zimbabwe’s politics by the allocations the Treasury will give to ministries, departments and agencies.
By Paidamoyo Muzulu Nov. 9, 2024

The day Parly, Cabinet slept

Both Cabinet and Parliament should be woken from their slumber.
By Paidamoyo Muzulu Nov. 2, 2024

60% of rural children suffer from multidimensional poverty: Report

According to the Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (Zimcodd), Zimbabwe is ranked 146 out of 191 countries on the Human Development Index.
By Lorraine Muromo Sep. 10, 2024

Zimcodd sets dates for annual debt conference

The annual debt conference is a multi-stakeholder event involving civil society, government and citizens meant to tackle the growing debt.
By Business Reporter Aug. 14, 2024
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Zim debt conundrum under spotlight

According to the 2024 mid-term budget statement, the debt consisted of external debt stock amounting to US$12,3 billion and domestic debt stock of US$8,7 billion.
By Mthandazo Nyoni and Blessed Ndlovu Aug. 4, 2024

In the shoes of the borrower

The debt level, calculated as a percentage of the gross domestic product, is still 17 percentage points above the target, as denoted in the country’s economic blueprint.
By Rufaro Hozheri Aug. 2, 2024

Zimcodd flags underutilised social services budgets

According to Ncube’s mid-year budget and economic review only nine out of 39 sectors utilised over 50% of their allocated resources
By Priviledge Gumbodete Aug. 1, 2024

‘Zim’s opaque debt data stifles growth’

Expected additions include US$1,9 billion for recapitalising the Mutapa Investment Fund and US$1,2 billion assumed from the central bank.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Jul. 23, 2024

Why borrowing isn’t always the best way forward

Generally a country can borrow domestically and/or from foreign suppliers of loans.
By Prosper Munyedza Jul. 12, 2024