A nation of informals
According to the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency, the unemployment rate in Zimbabwe in the third quarter of 2023 was 21,0%.
By Newsday
Nov. 2, 2024
Zim’s trade deficit swells to US$1,7bn
This means Zimbabwe is spending more foreign currency to import goods and services than it is exporting.
By Mthandazo Nyoni and Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Nov. 1, 2024
Zim vehicle registration declines
It is reported that at national level, 55 136 candidates undertook the certificate of competency test during the second quarter of the year, with 50,4% succeeding.
By Lawrence Maphosa
Oct. 22, 2024
The rise of mega-churches, the legal landscape in Zim
Amid the rise of Pentecostal churches, a new trend has emerged: the rise of the “celebrity pastor”.
By Dumoluhle Moyo
Sep. 27, 2024
ZimStat reveals prison population
According to ZimStat, of the 20 347 male prisoners, 15 673 (77,0%) are sentenced and 4 674 (23,0%) are unsentenced.
By Priveledge Gumbodete and Lorraine Muromo
Sep. 27, 2024
From community to chaos: Impact of mob psychology on substance abuse
The rise in substance abuse correlates closely with economic instability, high unemployment rate and social disintegration.
By Raymond Tendai Rusinga
Sep. 19, 2024
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‘ZiG scarcity making everyday life worse’
The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStats) this week also revealed that monthly inflation rate rose to 1,4%, the highest since government introduced the ZiG in April.
By Staff Reporter
Aug. 30, 2024
2025 Economic Census sensitisation begins
The 2025 Economic Census will cover micro, small, medium and large enterprises.
By Nunurai Jena
Jul. 23, 2024
The digital divide's impact on mental health and substance abuse in Zimbabwe
This places Zimbabwe below the global average internet penetration rate of 63.5%.
By Raymond Rusinga
Jul. 21, 2024
Govt in third attempt at US$4bn pipeline
Local News
By Tinashe Kairiza and Julia Ndlela
Nov. 1, 2024
Zim economy needs a radical policy shift: Former minister
Local News
By Freeman Makopa and Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Nov. 1, 2024
‘Banking sector struggling amid currency volatility’
Local News
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga and Freeman Makopa
Nov. 1, 2024
