AI and Zim’s economic future: Innovation, productivity and national competitiveness
Artificial Intelligence has the potential to significantly transform Zimbabwe’s economy by improving efficiency across various sectors.
By Sharon Dzingai
9h ago
A nation cannot export some of its best minds and expect to prosper
Economic growth is not created by slogans. It is created by confidence. Investors seek predictable environments. Entrepreneurs take risks when they believe the rules are fair.
By Gloria Ndoro-mkombachoto
9h ago
The cost of neglect: A lifetime case study in oral economics
Assuming a conservative replacement cycle of every 10 to 12 years, the patient will require approximately three additional replacements over the subsequent four decades.
By Patience Matambo
10h ago
Malema invokes Gukurahundi in migration row
“In Zimbabwe, the Gukurahundi massacres of the 1980s remain one of the most painful chapters in post-independence African history,” he said.
By Silas Nkala
Jun. 1, 2026
Hormuz crisis could trigger devastating fertiliser shock for Zim
At the centre of the threat is the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic shipping route through which an estimated 30% of global fertiliser supplies pass.
By Freeman Makopa
May. 30, 2026
Power, oil shocks hammer Zim industry
Manufacturers face similar disruptions, with unplanned outages undermining production planning, raising unit costs and weakening competitiveness.
By Freeman Makopa
May. 29, 2026
From quantity to quality: China’s economic modernisation and the hard lessons for Africa and the Global South
E-commerce, mobile payments, short-video platforms, and AI-powered logistics have expanded China’s retail market from less than US$2 trillion in 2010 to over US$8 trillion today.
By Saxon Zvina
May. 27, 2026
Commercial milk production surges
“March commercial milk production climbed six percent to 10.2 million litres, while April output grew five percent to 10.1 million litres,” the Zimbabwe Economic Review said.
By Kirsty Sibanda
May. 22, 2026
Collins Mnangagwa honoured for community development leadership
His leadership has also been associated with stakeholder engagement initiatives designed to ensure that community assistance programmes address practical social and economic needs.
By Takemore Mazuruse
May. 21, 2026
