Zimbabwe Mail
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:15:16 +0000Zimbabwe’s Public Debt Rises to US$21.8 Billion but Remains Below 40% of GDP as Debt Transparency Improves
HARARE – Zimbabwe’s total public and publicly guaranteed debt increased modestly to US$21.8 billion at the end of 2025, equivalent to 37.4% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), remaining comfortably below internationally recognised debt sustainab...
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:42:48 +0000Mid-Term Budget Analysis: What Zimbabwe’s Tax Revenue Reveals About the Economy
HARARE – Zimbabwe’s latest Mid-Term Budget paints a revealing picture of the country’s economic structure, highlighting an economy that remains predominantly consumption-driven, heavily dependent on household spending, and characterised...
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:17:22 +0000US Court Clears Way for Enforcement of US$250 Million Award Against Zimbabwe
The United States District Court for the District of Columbia has delivered a significant legal victory to the von Pezold and Border Timbers claimants, granting summary judgment to enforce International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (I...
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:40:52 +0000Consumer Insights and Advanced Analytics: Why Zimbabwe’s Next Economic Transformation Will Be Won Through Data, Not Instinct
For decades, businesses in Zimbabwe have relied heavily on entrepreneurial instinct, personal relationships and historical experience to make strategic decisions. While these qualities have enabled many firms to survive prolonged periods of economic ...
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:02:37 +0000UEFA members to boycott FIFA competitions in protest at World Cup private investors plan
GENEVA — UEFA member federations agreed Thursday to boycott all FIFA competitions in protest at Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors. “UEFA and its national associations will not participate in FIF...
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:23:32 +0000WTO chief urges Africa to seize global manufacturing shift as companies diversify beyond China
ABUJA – The restructuring of global supply chains away from heavy dependence on China presents Africa with one of its biggest industrialisation opportunities in a generation, but the continent must move decisively to attract investment, build regio...
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:59:48 +0000Oprah Winfrey to replace South African girls’ academy with nationwide scholarship programme
JOHANNESBURG – Media mogul and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey will wind down the residential operations of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls by the end of 2027, marking the end of a landmark education project that has transformed the liv...
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:51:32 +0000Over 880,000 people flooding to South Africa
Amid heightened xenophobia in South Africa, data from Stats SA shows that net migration to South Africa has slowed, but is still estimated to reach over 880,000 immigrants between 2021 and 2026. South Africa has seen several public demonstrations aga...
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:33:25 +0000Huawei showcases AI innovations shaping the future of financial services
Huawei hosted the Financial Services Industry Summit as part of Huawei South Africa Connect 2026, bringing together banking leaders, insurers, technology experts and ecosystem partners under the theme “Beyond Digital: Leaping into the Fintelligent ...
Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:08:10 +0000Eddie Howe set to leave Newcastle United after nearly five years in charge
Eddie Howe is expected to leave his role as Newcastle head coach less than a month before the start of the Premier League season. Howe’s impending departure was reported by outlets including the BBC and the Press Association on Thursday. He has bee...