Surging imports erode Zim’s export gains
On the import side, industrial supplies accounted for the largest share at 35,6%, followed by capital goods (24%) and fuels and lubricants (18,3%).
By Sharon Zebra
Apr. 1, 2026
ZiG annual inflation rises to 4,4% in March
The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat) on Thursday reported that annual ZiG inflation increased from 3,8% in February to 4,4% in March.
By Business Reporter
Mar. 26, 2026
BancABC targets women with financial literacy drive
Recent data from the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency indicate that women continue to bear a significant portion of both paid and unpaid economic activities in Zimbabwe.
By Concilia Mupezeni
Mar. 16, 2026
Zim a mixed bag of growth against broken promises, shattered dreams
Zimbabwe presents a rare paradox — a nation reportedly on a growth trajectory, yet one whose citizens and landscapes tell harrowing stories of pain, suffering and extreme endurance.
By Harry Peter Wilson
Mar. 13, 2026
When interpretation is more important than statistics
For instance, what is happening to diverse horticultural crops, tubers, indigenous fruits in terms of production, consumption, sales, costs and profits?
By Charles Dhewa
Feb. 18, 2026
CZI takes a cautionary view of January’s single-digit inflation
CZI said single-digit inflation reflected improved macroeconomic management and strengthened price stability.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Feb. 6, 2026
Zim’s export engine fires as trade surplus hits US$240m in December
ZIMBABWE recorded a US$240,2 million trade surplus in December 2025, representing a 163,8% increase from November as the economy exported more than it imported,
By Ruth Maseko and Concilia Mupezeni
Jan. 28, 2026
Editor’s Memo: Surpluses — Zim must make it stick
Zimbabwe has recorded only four month-on-month trade surpluses since November 2020, according to Equity Axis’ analysis.
By Shame Makoshori
Jan. 16, 2026
Zim records US$90m trade surplus in Nov 2025
The United Arab Emirates accounted for 44,4% of Zimbabwe’s exports, followed by South Africa at 21,8% and China at 21,2%.
By Obert Siamilandu
Jan. 16, 2026
