Govt report: IMF windfall attracts US$10m interest

Official documents revealed that the country also paid US$14 million to the China-Exim Bank as part of the external debt service payments.
By Freeman Makopa Dec. 13, 2024

IMF on China’ growth: falling and impacting others

The IMF wants the world to sit up and take notice of trade war between China and the US and how it is impacting the rest of the world.
By Financial Post Nov. 8, 2024

Unpacking deeper issues: IMF warns Zim’s economic salvation lies beyond ZiG theatrics

In what appears to be a recurring pattern in Zimbabwe’s monetary history, the nation’s sixth currency iteration since 2009 is showing familiar signs of distress.
By Lawrence Makamanzi Oct. 28, 2024

Zim banks lag behind global standards:World Bank report

Basel III's standards are international banking regulations developed by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) in response to the 2008 recession.
By Tatira Zwinoira Oct. 4, 2024

How Chinese loans trapped Pakistan's economy

On the table are proposals to delay at least $16 billion in energy sector debt to China, along with extending the term of a $4 billion cash loan facility due
By DW Aug. 8, 2024

Unpacking the Mutapa Investment Fund (I)

Savings funds for future generations, which aim to convert non-renewable assets into more diversified portfolios of assets and mitigate the effects of Dutch disease;
By Prosper Chitambara Jul. 26, 2024

Borrowed happiness, loaned inequality: Order of oppression

The Western view Africa as a scar on the conscience of humanity when they themselves forget that they are the co-authors of the continent`s misfortunes and challenges.
By Ignetious Banda Jul. 19, 2024

Editorial Comment: Silence on Zec tenders scandal deafening

Zec must be forced to account for the money that it was given by treasury for procurement of materials for last year’s elections.
By The Standard Jun. 30, 2024

IMF Zimbabwe’s corruption scourge

The IMF staff team led by Wojciech Maliszewski conducted a second mission to Harare during June 18 to 27, to conclude the 2024 Article IV Consultation.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Jun. 30, 2024