Are World Bank shareholders ‘breadcrumbing’ Africa?

It is, of course, one of those traits of partners that any therapist or self-help guide would say to stay far away from!
By David Thomas Nov. 1, 2024

Vulnerable households at risk of worsening poverty: World Bank

As the new 2024/25 agricultural season kicks off this month, the effects of the El Niño-induced drought of normal to below average rainfall is expected to impact farmers severely.
By Business Reporter Oct. 23, 2024

Private sector-led transformation in Zimbabwe: Can agriculture drive growth?

The main constraint identified is macroeconomic instability, which hampers the unlocking of private sector potential as an engine of economic growth.
By Ian Scoones Oct. 13, 2024

World Bank approves new country engagement note for Zim

World Bank country director for Zimbabwe, Nathan Belete, said sustained, inclusive and resilient growth required building on recent reforms and advances in economic policy.
By Business Reporter Oct. 11, 2024
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World Bank cautions Zim on banks cyber security

The IoBZ conference is running under the theme The Future of Banking, Innovation, Security, and Sustainability in the Financial Services Sector.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Oct. 6, 2024

Zim faces groundwater drought: WB

In forestry, climate change is likely to influence plantation of forest ecosystems and extents of forest ecosystems.
By Takudzwa Munemo Oct. 2, 2024

Report takes stock of China’s game-changing Global Security Initiative

The World Bank estimates that by 2030 the Belt and Road cooperation will have value of US$1.6 trillion or 1.3 percent of the global Gross Domestic Product.
By Correspondent Aug. 1, 2024

Major boost for small and medium enterprises

According to the World Bank, SMEs play a major role in most economies, particularly in developing countries.
By Staff Reporter Jun. 30, 2024

Joining hands for a vibrant debt justice movement

We can empower ourselves to make a difference by recognising our shared responsibility.
By Zvikomborero Sibanda Jun. 28, 2024