economic growth

Zimbabwe’s economy is projected to grow by six percent in 2025, according to the International Monetary Fund, positioning it as the strongest performer in Southern Africa as agricultural recovery and record gold prices drive a rebound from drought-induced contraction. The IMF Executive Board concluded its 2025 Article IV consultation with Zimbabwe on October second, projecting […]

South Africa’s unemployment rate climbed to 33.2% in the second quarter of 2025, up from 32.9% in the previous quarter, marking the third consecutive increase and the highest level since Q2 2024, according to Statistics South Africa. The labour force grew by 159,000, with 19,000 more employed (reaching 16.8 million) and 140,000 more unemployed (totalling […]