Economy - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : Economy

Understanding the property market and pricing in Zim

For investors, this divergence offers a roadmap. Focus on resilient segments while monitoring policy and financial deepening for signals of recovery in weaker areas.

By Mike Juru Mar. 27, 2026

Understanding the property market and pricing in Zim

Currency volatility major concern for economy

Zimbabwe has had too many currency experiments for its short post-independence history. Sadly, all these experiments ended without any positive result.

By Harry Peter Wilson Mar. 27, 2026

Currency volatility major concern for economy

Global water bankruptcy, Zim’s intriguing position

The new language suggests something deeper. A systemic imbalance between demand and supply is becoming embedded in the global economy.

By Gloria Ndoro-mkombachoto Mar. 27, 2026

Global water bankruptcy, Zim’s intriguing position

Mutoko bioeconomy plant showcases model for rural industrialisation

A FINEALT bioeconomy plant in Mutoko is emerging as a flagship initiative for community-based production and innovation in rural areas.

By Obert Siamilandu Mar. 27, 2026

Mutoko bioeconomy plant showcases model for rural industrialisation

Zim criminalising survival: Time to recognise informal sector

When Chikwava’s video preparing meals went viral, people fixated on the spectacle, but the real story is what pushed the man out of the classroom onto the pavement in the first place.

By Nqobizitha Mlambo Mar. 27, 2026

Zim criminalising survival: Time to recognise informal sector

Over 90% of PPC Zimbabwe sales in US$

The dominance of US dollar transactions positions PPC Zimbabwe as a rare debt-free, cash-generating player in Zimbabwe’s volatile multi-currency economy.

By Tatira Zwinoira Mar. 24, 2026

Infrastructure failure as an economic cost

Businesses do not only compete on labour costs or regulatory frameworks; they compete on the efficiency of the systems that support production.

By Mike Eric Juru Mar. 20, 2026

Infrastructure failure as an economic cost

Building creative careers — Putting systems over talent

Many creatives are gig workers moving from project to project rather than working in permanent roles. They may work on several projects at once, sometimes as collaborators or freelancers.

By Anesu Chikumba Mar. 13, 2026