Zimbabwe half-year lithium exports up 230pct
Zimbabwe exported lithium products worth $782-million in the first six months of 2026, up from $237-million during the same period last year, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube said.
World Bank sees stronger Zimbabwe growth outlook
Zimbabwe’s economy could grow faster than previously forecast this year, supported by lower inflation, strong mining performance and continued economic reforms, according to the World Bank.
2026 mid-term budget review: Investors expect pro-market policies
Investors are keenly awaiting Finance minister Mthuli Ncube 2026 mid-term national budget review, with expectation the treasury chief will introduce measures that promote activity on the stock market, investment advisory firm Morgan & Co. said.
BRICS admits Zimbabwe as borrowing member
Zimbabwe has been formally admitted as a borrowing member to the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB).
Zimbabwe exploring minerals-backed deals with China to fund infrastructure, minister says
Zimbabwe is considering using its vast natural resources to fund road and railway construction projects with China, finance minister Mthuli Ncube said on Wednesday.
Zimbabwe, Korea plan MoU on AI collaboration
Zimbabwe is deepening its strategic partnership with the Republic of Korea, with Finance minister Mthuli Ncube proposing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on artificial intelligence (AI) collaboration and health financing.
Zimbabwe courts Chinese giant to accelerate Mt Hampden New City project
Zimbabwe has engaged the China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) seeking technical and financial collaboration in the development of the New City in Mt Hampden.
251 public entities submit financial statements
A total 251 public entities submitted their financial statements under the 2025 International Public Sector Accounting Standard (IPSAS) Financial Statements Review Programme, which is designed to upskill public sector finance professionals, and enhance transparency, accountability, and comparability.
Ncube holds high-level talks with AIIB president as Zim advances membership bid
Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube met with Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) President Zou Jiayi this week to discuss economic development matters, as Zimbabwe formally advances its membership bid to join the international financial institution.
Finance ministry engages on 2027 budget strategy
The Finance ministry has begun engagements on the 2027 budget strategy while it has also called for input and proposals in the 2026 mid-term budget review, a process that is crucial in shaping the country’s policies and driving economic development.