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IMF warns Zimbabwe over debt arrears
Economists, however, warn that achieving that growth based on better commodity prices and agricultural activity may prove difficult as the economy faces deflation.
By Tatira Zwinoira Apr. 27, 2025
IMF warns Zimbabwe over debt arrears

Markets bullish as old guard returns to OK supermarkets
“Therefore, expecting a rapid revival of the retail giant may be overly optimistic. 
By Julia Ndlela Mar. 7, 2025
Markets bullish as old guard returns to OK supermarkets

UK house prices dip for first time since March, Halifax says
Economists had forecast house prices would rise 0.4% in December alone.
By Reuters Jan. 7, 2025
UK house prices dip for first time since March, Halifax says

Govt gets rare thumbs up for DBOT for roadworks
Economist Gift Mugano said DBOT was a financially sound intervention that alleviated pressure on the national budget.
By Blessing Karubwa Oct. 4, 2024
Govt gets rare thumbs up for DBOT for roadworks

How African mass markets make productive use of gossip and the grapevine
Some telling mixed results were also experienced in Rwanda through attempts to link farmers and buyers on a platform called Viamo.
By Charles Dhewa Feb. 28, 2024
How African mass markets make productive use of gossip and the grapevine

Economists warn of inflation shocks from the 2024 national budget
Chitambara urged the government to stick to the prescribed budget and ensure fiscal and monetary discipline to avoid further increasing the budget through supplementary budget.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Nov. 30, 2023
Economists warn of inflation shocks from the 2024 national budget

Women’s groups fret over drop in female MPs
Labour, Economists and African Democrats (Lead) president, Linda Masarira, said the political environment was hostile against women.
By Tafadzwa Kachiko Aug. 31, 2023
Women’s groups fret over drop in female MPs

Linda Masarira application thrown out with costs
Masarira took ZEC to court after failing to raise the US$20 000 fee required to enter the presidential race.
By Boitumelo Makhurane Jul. 27, 2023
Linda Masarira application thrown out with costs

Masarira court hearing set for today
Masarira is the leader of the Labour, Economists and African Democrats (LEAD) party.
By Tafadzwa Kachiko Jun. 30, 2023
Masarira court hearing set for today

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