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Harare residents face US$144m Chinese loan burden

The controversy surrounding the loan repayment has sparked concerns about the city's financial management and the burden placed on residents.

By Obert Siamilandu Apr. 5, 2025

Harare residents face US$144m Chinese loan burden

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Zim’s business confidence hits rock-bottom

Political uncertainty has also emerged as a major concern for businesses, with over 60% of respondents identifying it as a key factor affecting confidence.

By Freeman Makopa Mar. 14, 2025

Zim’s business confidence hits rock-bottom

Charting new course

The end game is that Zimbabwe will be able to access cheap capital from multilateral and bilateral financial institutions after clearing its overdue obligations.

By Newsday Feb. 18, 2025

Is China trying to further ensnare Sri Lanka in its debt trap?

China provided loans at a 4% interest rate, with a shorter repayment period of around 10 years, compared to 24 to 28 years for loans from Japan and other Western countries.

By Daily Mirror Feb. 10, 2025

Is China trying to further ensnare Sri Lanka in its debt trap?

National assets on the line: Game changer or red flag?

Economic analysts have debated the practicality of the budget, particularly since over 80% of the projected revenue is expected to come from taxes.

By Kudakwashe Taimo Jan. 10, 2025

National assets on the line: Game changer or red flag?

Editor’s Memo: A war reporter’s diary

Coal-fired machines had been grounded by grinding shortages, and waves of factory scale downs were sweeping through the economy.

By Shame Makoshori Jan. 10, 2025

How Chinese loans trapped Pakistan's economy

On the table are proposals to delay at least $16 billion in energy sector debt to China, along with extending the term of a $4 billion cash loan facility due

By DW Aug. 8, 2024

How Chinese loans trapped Pakistan's economy

Mthuli pushes for interest payment suspension

This, according to him, would enable the country to allocate funds towards other essential programmes while undergoing the debt relief process.

By Melody Chikono and Tafadzwa Mhlanga Jul. 30, 2024

Mthuli pushes for interest payment suspension

Unpacking the Mutapa Investment Fund (I)

Savings funds for future generations, which aim to convert non-renewable assets into more diversified portfolios of assets and mitigate the effects of Dutch disease;

By Prosper Chitambara Jul. 26, 2024