Zim stuck on global despair rankings

ZIMBABWE has maintained its position among the world’s 10 unhappiest countries ranking alongside nations such as Afghanistan, South Sudan and Rwanda, according to a new global report on poverty and wellbeing.

The report attributes Zimbabwe’s continued low ranking to deep-rooted economic and social challenges, including extreme poverty, high unemployment, weak public services, health crises, inequality and governance failures.

Analysts say the country’s ranking reflects a broader regional trend in sub-Saharan Africa, where persistent conflict, State fragility, and systemic institutional breakdowns have left millions living in despair.

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