Africa shows economic resilience
ABIDJAN – DESPITE global and regional headwinds, Africa continues to demonstrate remarkable economic resilience, maintaining its position as a global growth frontier. This is the central finding of the 2026 Africa
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ZiG notes stir value debate
HARARE – THE Governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, John Mushayavanhu, has introduced newly designed Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) banknotes, presenting them as part of broader monetary reforms aimed at
AI fraud sparks banking arms race
JOHANNESBURG – BANKS are confronting a new generation of fraud threats that are adaptive, intelligent, and increasingly powered by artificial intelligence. These dynamic attacks exploit real-time vulnerabilities across digital channels,
CIPS launch boosts Africa–China trade
JOHANNESBURG – SOUTH Africans and citizens across the continent are urging more African banks to join China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) following Standard Bank’s decision to become the first
Minerals out, luxury cars in
by MANGALISO TSHUMABULAWAYO – ZIMBABWE’S economy, though nominally larger than that of neighbouring Zambia, continues to underperform dramatically—a failure increasingly attributed to the dominance of informal and grey economic activity
Mixed reactions as Zimbabwe secures major US$1 billion investment
by MANGALISO TSHUMABULAWAYO – ZIMBABWE has hailed this week’s announcement of a US$1 billion investment package as a transformative milestone that could unlock major growth across several strategic industries. Government
Hospitals empty, jobs missing: The myth of Zimbabwe’s middle-income status
by MELUSI MHLANGABULAWAYO – DESPITE claims by Finance Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube that the majority of Zimbabweans have achieved middle-income status, evidence on the ground paints a starkly different picture.
Global Markets See Unexpected Growth Despite Economic Challenges
Markets continue to demonstrate resilience, surprising analysts and offering hope for sustained recovery in the coming months.
Small Businesses Thrive Amid Shifts in Consumer Spending Habits
As consumer preferences change, small enterprises adapt quickly, gaining an edge over larger competitors in various sectors.
Tech Startups Secure Record Funding from Venture Capital Firms
Innovative solutions and promising ideas drive record-breaking investments, giving tech startups unprecedented growth opportunities.
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