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Global Public Debt to Exceed $100 Trillion by Year-End

The world is facing a daunting public debt crisis, with global debt projected to exceed US$100 trillion, or 93% of global GDP, by the end of this year according to the latest data by the International

Oct 16, 2024
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s Debt Crisis: Q1-Q2 2025 Trends Analysed

Zimbabwe's public debt crisis continues to cast a long shadow over its economic prospects, acting as a primary deterrent to accessing international financing and compelling the government to rely heav

Sep 29, 2025
Zimbabwe
Libya Sues Zimbabwe Over $100 Million in Unpaid Fuel Debt

Libya’s central bank has escalated Zimbabwe’s unresolved external debt problem into a UK courtroom, suing the country’s finance ministry and state oil company for more than US$100 million according t

Jan 29, 2026
Zimbabwe
IMF Backs Zimbabwe’s 5% Growth Forecast, Above Continental Average

The International Monetary Fund projects Zimbabwe's economy will grow 5% in 2026, matching the government's own forecast and beating the IMF's continental average projection of 4.3%. Alongside that p

Apr 17, 2026
Zimbabwe
Mthulinomics: AfDB Approves USD 4 Million Grant for Debt Clearance Process

The African Development Bank Group has approved a USD 4 million grant to support Zimbabwe’s arrears clearance and international re-engagement efforts through the Zimbabwe Arrears Clearance Dialogue En

May 19, 2026
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s Debt Strategy Enters Its Double Arrears Test

Zimbabwe’s debt resolution programme has reached the point where its credibility will be judged by two payments moving in opposite directions across the same public balance sheet. Treasury needs about

Aug 03, 2026
Zimbabwe
RBZ Clears All Q3 IMF Monetary Targets

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe says it has remained within all three monetary quantitative targets under the IMF Staff Monitored Programme at the end of September 2026, combining faster reserve accumula

Oct 07, 2026
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Sets March 2027 Debt Deadline as US$8.3 Billion in Arrears Weighs on Recovery

Zimbabwe is targeting March 2027 to clear its arrears with international financial institutions, as Government seeks bridge financing to restore access to affordable development funding after more th

Oct 15, 2026

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Zimbabwe's Mineral Processing Rules Face COMESA Regional Integration Test

Zimbabwe’s ambition to develop regional mineral-processing industries faces a significant policy test after President Emmerson Mnangagwa committed the country’s COMESA chairmanship to accelerating ben

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Zambia's Izwe Loans Profits Rise 26% on Fee Income, Zim's Banks Face Tighter Charges

Zambia's Izwe Loans Zambia has recorded a 26% increase in profit after tax to K112.2 million (approximately US$6.23 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2026, supported by a near doubling of fee

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Zimplow’s Implement Export Volumes Overtake Local Sales Amid 2027 Drought Risks

VFEX-listed Zimplow Holdings has recorded a US$1.54 million turnaround in pre-tax earnings for the nine months ended September 2026, supported by stronger margins, improved stock availability and a sh

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Zambia Re Profits Nearly Triple as Underwriting Improves, Outpacing Zimbabwean Insurers

Zambia Reinsurance, formerly Prima Reinsurance, has recorded a 198% increase in profit after tax to K6.09 million (approximately US$338,000) for the six months ended 30 June 2026, despite reinsurance

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Zimbabwe Hosts COMESA Heads of State Summit, Mnangagwa to Lead Regional Economic Bloc

Zimbabwe is hosting the 25th Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Heads of State and Government Summit today, 22 October 2026, at the New Parliament Building in Mt Hampden, with Pres

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IMF Research Exposes Cost of Broad Subsidies Ahead of Zimbabwe's 2027 Budget

Zimbabwe’s preparation of the 2027 National Budget faces a difficult fiscal calculation as new International Monetary Fund research finds that broad food subsidies can cost approximately six times as

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Cassava Enters World Bank Plan for Affordable African AI

The World Bank Group launched its first digital strategy on 20 October, setting out a financing and policy framework for developing countries to expand affordable connectivity, digital services, skill

Oct 21, 2026

Zanaco's 13% Revenue Growth Fails to Lift Profits as Costs Rise, Echoing CBZ's Earnings Pressure

Zambia National Commercial Bank (Zanaco) has recorded a 13% increase in operating income to K3.30 billion (approximately US$183.2 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2026, but the improvement fa

Oct 21, 2026