Zim targets African markets in industrialisation drive
Zimbabwe is increasingly looking to regional markets as competition for investment intensifies across Africa
By Freeman Makopa
3h ago
TICAD9 and the promise of a stronger Africa-Japan partnership
The participation of President Emmerson Mnangagwa underscored Zimbabwe’s recognition of Japan as a strategic partner in development, investment and international cooperation.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Jun. 14, 2026
Africa’s US$848bn development financing gap alarms city
Delegates assessed the continent’s progress towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
By Jeffrey Muvundusi
Jun. 12, 2026
Zimbabwe seeking US$150m AfDB loan to tackle debt default
In April, Ncube indicated that the authorities are having discussions with nations including the UK, Japan and Germany to raise US$2.5 billion.
By Bloomberg News
Jun. 11, 2026
AfDB tax reform project delivers gains for Zim
According to the bank, the programme achieved three of its four key outcomes and met 94,4% of its output targets, driven mainly by the successful implementation of TaRMS
By Business Reporter
Jun. 10, 2026
Govt debt time bomb exposed
These include rising debt-servicing costs, a growing reliance on domestic borrowing and a public wage bill that continues to absorb a significant share of State resources.
By Freeman Makopa
Jun. 10, 2026
Mwenezi East schools receive US$10 000 development boost
Chisume Primary School also benefited from US$1 500 for borehole drilling, as well as 25 bags of cement to support the completion of a classroom block under construction.
By Staff Reporter
Jun. 5, 2026
Zim’s Shava pushes 5-point plan for African digital education sovereignty at Accra summit
The proposals come amid growing concern among African policymakers over the continent’s reliance on technology platforms developed and controlled outside Africa.
By Valentine Maya
Jun. 4, 2026
AfDB backs ATIDI with US$125m equity boost
Manuel Moses described the equity investment as “yet another milestone in the exemplary partnership between ATIDI and the African Development Bank Group.”
By Business Reporter
Jun. 4, 2026
