A BYD Atto 3 costs US42 000 in South Africa. In Zimbabwe it costs US71 000. Here is why.
On paper, it was a progressive, eco-friendly incentive designed to align Zimbabwe with its national goal of achieving 33% EV market penetration by 2030.
By Tendai Munhundarima
15h ago
Mass market signals are becoming more important in a changing climate
Every African country needs an early warning system that can unlock the value of informal market signals and transform everyday observations into structured intelligence.
By Charles Dhewa
21h ago
TIMB orders buyers to all auction floors amid pricing crisis
The directive comes amid low prices on the auction floors.
By Nhau Mangirazi
May. 19, 2026
Zimbabwe opens 2026 cotton marketing season
“The season runs from 18 May to 31 July, with 173 permanent and 398 mobile buying points established nationwide,” the authority said.
By Tatenda Kunaka
May. 18, 2026
Zimbabwe reaffirms commitment to COMESA Integration
Murwira said Zimbabwe remains committed to regional integration and promoting equitable economic development through strong legal and institutional frameworks.
By Staff Reporter
May. 16, 2026
Corporate competitor: Insights from running a half marathon
While it may appear to some that a running craze has gripped the nation, for runners it is a lifestyle — one that goes far beyond the smiling faces crossing a finish line.
By Sarah Charangwa
May. 15, 2026
‘Firing’ economy culls 65 000 jobs in 90 days
ZIMBABWEAN companies offloaded more than 65 000 workers in only three months last year, even as authorities insisted the economy was on a positive trajectory.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 15, 2026
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Zim imposes Africa’s heaviest oil price hikes... shocking rip-off exposed in AU, AfDB regional report
The increase placed Zimbabwe far ahead of second-placed Egypt, which imposed a 14,3% increase during the same period. Morocco followed at 13,9%, while Sierra Leone recorded a 12,3% surge.
By Freeman Makopa
May. 15, 2026
What mass markets say about the political economy of African food systems
Political power is marginalising indigenous food
By Charles Dhewa
May. 13, 2026
Afreximbank injects US$15m into Ecobank Zimbabwe to drive SME export growth
Business Digest
May. 18, 2026
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Zim imposes Africa’s heaviest oil price hikes... shocking rip-off exposed in AU, AfDB regional report
Local News
May. 15, 2026
US$23bn debt overshoot places Zim among Africa’s seven worst distressed…poorest, war-ravaged regional economies now in the same league as Harare
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By Mthandazo Nyoni and Freeman Makopa
May. 15, 2026




