Zimbabwe’s Economy to Achieve 5% Growth This Year: Finance Minister
09:32 09.03.2026 (Updated: 10:04 09.03.2026)
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Zimbabwe’s Economy to Achieve 5% Growth This Year: Finance Minister
The country’s final growth figures for last year are likely to exceed the initial 6.6% forecast, with official data from Zimstat still pending, Mthuli Ncube said.
He attributed the stronger outlook to improved coordination between monetary and fiscal authorities, which has helped curb inflation and create a more predictable environment for businesses.
Geopolitical tensions are pushing investors toward safe-haven assets like gold, boosting prices and benefiting Zimbabwe as a major producer, Ncube said. He noted that small-scale miners generate about 60% of the country’s gold output, allowing gains to reach local communities.
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