04/10/2025
Zimbabwe’s economy is forecast to grow by 6% in 2025, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), marking a significant rebound after last year’s slowdown. The expected recovery is being fuelled by stronger agricultural output, record-high gold prices, and robust remittances from the Zimbabwean diaspora — all essential drivers of household resilience and external balance. The IMF’s review also highlights tentative signs of macroeconomic stability, despite persisting fiscal and policy challenges.
The report further notes that while government forecasts remain slightly more optimistic at 6.6%, growth could moderate to 3.5% in the medium term amid concerns over confidence in economic stabilisation and domestic borrowing pressures. The introduction of the gold-backed ZiG currency has been described as a bold move toward monetary reform, yet exchange rate disparities persist. The IMF’s outlook reflects broader economic realities in Southern Africa, where resilience, reform, and regional cooperation remain central to sustainable recovery.
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