Debt, sanctions and policy: Nowhere to hide
Zanu PF has made many errors and mistakes, and for whatever reason, its leaders keep repeating them over and over again.
By Newsday
May. 20, 2023
Debt: The world is watching Zim
The processes are being championed by African Development Bank (AfDB) president Akinwumi Adesina and former Mozambican head of state Joaquim Chissano.
By Sydney Kawadza
May. 19, 2023
Zim requests IMF to monitor its economic policies
The minister said it was the government’s expectation that the partners would support the country in some key areas around food security
By Melody Chikono
May. 17, 2023
Debt dialogue a critical step for arrears clearance
The accumulation of external debt payment arrears and penalties for the past two decades, now estimated at US$6,3 billion as at end of September 2022.
By Tirivangani Mutazu
Mar. 10, 2023
Debt overhang: Govt must take external advice seriously, for once
And while this is a good step, long overdue as it may be, it is concerning that the government may not have the appetite to stick to the script.
By Newsday
Mar. 2, 2023
AfDB warns Zim against debt-backed loans
Standardbusiness had asked the AfDB boss if Zimbabwe’s strategy of mortgaging resources to secure loans was advisable.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Feb. 26, 2023
Editorial Comment: It’s the politics, stupid
Chissano and Adesina were roped in by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to help Zimbabwe resolve its external debt crisis, which has become an albatross on the comatose economy.
By The Standard
Feb. 25, 2023
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Polls key to debt resolution, ED told
Chissano also warned Zimbabwe — known for its violent and disputed polls — to shift course during crunch polls expected later this year, and behave like a mature democracy.
AfDB chief to meet Moz’s Chissano over Zim debt
“Zimbabwe is the only regional member country of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group under sanctions due to arrears amounting to about US$736 million,” Banda said.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Feb. 10, 2023
