Perspectives: Jobless economic growth plagues Zimbabwe

Jobless growth refers to a significant decline in employment growth despite output growth. It has been prevalent in Zimbabwe over the last few decades.
By Courage Masona Nov. 5, 2023

The regime’s economic genocide

The statistics further show that Harare is Zimbabwe’s economic hub. The capital city is home to slightly over a quarter of all workers in the country.
By Paidamoyo Muzulu Oct. 21, 2023

Zim’s future economic policies

There is urgent need to increase the private sector by incorporating Africans into some of these companies, or starting new companies nationally, regionally or internationally.
By Fay Chung Oct. 20, 2023

15-34 age group: A generation lost

It said the national unemployment (expanded) rate now stands at 47,8% from 46%, with “unemployment ... more pronounced in females (23,7%) compared to males (19%”.
By Newsday Oct. 19, 2023
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Joblessness spikes to 21%

Matabeleland North, according to the report, has the country’s highest unemployment rate.
By Sharon Buwerimwe Oct. 17, 2023

Candid Comment: Zim’s Cyber City: Welcome to real life Fantasyland

Zimbabwe is one of the most unequal societies in the world, and such is the discrepancy between its rich and the poor.
By Silence Oct. 6, 2023

It’s the economy, stupid!

Albeit illegal, the mushikashika operators are now a source of employment for many who should be roaming our streets who are now employed as drivers, with or without licences.
By Newsday Sep. 18, 2023

How Zim can move from populism to sober and issue-based politics

Populist politicians often take advantage of people's frustrations, promising to provide quick solutions to their problems.
By Liam Kanhenga May. 19, 2023