The financial burden of addressing climate change, coupled with limited fiscal space, creates a precarious situation for many African countries. 

The actual HIV prevalence in Bulawayo stands at 11,75%, a far cry from the exaggerated figure reported.

The current situation, where ZiG prices rise in response to increasing US$ prices and US$ prices escalate to hedge against exchange losses, creates a precarious economic environment.

These developments have warranted us to go back to the drawing board and re-assess the economic outlook of the country in 2023.