Zim’s trade deficit widens by 28%
Economist Trust Chikohora noted that the global economy was under significant pressure, particularly due to trade wars and policies emerging from the United States.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 16, 2025
Chitando bemoans gold smuggling
According to the United Kingdom-based gold market tracker BullionVault Ltd, year to date, gold prices have surged by 40% to US$3 338,19 per ounce for the mineral.
By Lee Musaidzi
May. 9, 2025
Inflation surge exposes economic strain
This means prices of goods and services on average rose by 11,5% in USD in the month compared to the prior month outturn of just 0,6%.
By Equity Axis
Feb. 7, 2025
Zim’s trade deficit hits US$2,1bn
According to the statistics agency, Zimbabwe’s major trade destinations in the period under review were South Africa, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and China.
By Mthandazo Nyoni and Julia Ndlela
Jan. 31, 2025
Addressing debt empowerment and economic inequality in Byo
According to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, household debt has increased sharply, with many residents relying on loans just to meet basic needs.
By Yollander Millin
Jan. 10, 2025
Lack of jobs, tanking economy pushing locals out of Zim
According to the report, Zimbabweans who have considered emigrating are most likely to cite work opportunities as the reason for leaving, followed by economic hardship and poverty.
By Lorraine Muromo
Jan. 3, 2025
Amalima Loko brings relief to thousands in Matabeleland North
The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat) puts the combined population of these three predominantly rural districts at 336,000.).
By Thembelihle Mhlanga
Dec. 1, 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
