The Zimbabwe Investor Confidence Index will provide a comparative and data-driven assessment of Zimbabwe’s investment climate against regional peers, focusing on key drivers such as macroeconomic stability, policy consistency, ease of doing business, access to foreign currency, and the cost of capital. The Index will evaluate structural constraints, including infrastructure, taxation, governance, and investment security, while also assessing sector-specific opportunities in mining, agriculture, manufacturing, and energy, supported by investor sentiment and FDI trends. The report will identify competitiveness gaps and priority reform areas and will ultimately culminate in the development of a composite Zimbabwe Investor Confidence Index, which will serve as a benchmark tool 3 December 2026 to guide policymakers, monitor track progress, and strengthen Zimbabwe’s positioning as an attractive and credible investment destination for investors.

The 5 th ZEP report will provide a thorough analysis of global and domestic economic developments. With respect to global economic developments and outlook, the report will provide a comprehensive analysis of growth and inflation trends in advanced economies, emerging markets, and Sub-Saharan Africa, within the context of geopolitical developments and key economic determinants such as climate-induced risks, inflation, armed conflicts, and demand and supply dynamics. The report will also assess the implications of these developments for Zimbabwe. In the same vein, developments in international commodity markets and their impact on the Zimbabwean economy will be analysed. With respect to domestic economic developments in Zimbabwe, the ZEP report will provide an in-depth analysis of the real sector, fiscal developments, monetary and exchange rate developments, financial market developments, the external sector, and public debt. To date, AEDS has produced two editions of the ZEP, namely, the 2025 Economic Review and 2026 Economic Outlook; and the First Quarter Economic Review in the Face of Geopolitical Risks. The fifth edition of the ZEP will provide a deep analysis of the state of the Zimbabwean economy in the first six months of 2026 and succinctly present the economic outlook for 2026 and 2027.

The fourth edition of the ZEP report will provide a thorough analysis of global and domestic economic developments. With respect to global economic developments and outlook, the report will provide a comprehensive analysis of growth and inflation trends in advanced economies, emerging markets, and Sub-Saharan Africa within the context of geopolitical developments and key economic determinants such as climate-induced risks, inflation, armed conflicts, and demand and supply dynamics. The report will also assess the implications of these developments for Zimbabwe. In the same vein, developments in international commodity markets and their impact on the Zimbabwean economy will be analysed. 05 Nov 2026 With respect to domestic economic developments in Zimbabwe, the ZEP report will provide an in-depth analysis of the real sector, fiscal developments, monetary and exchange rate developments, financial market developments, the external sector, and public debt. To date, AEDS has produced two editions of the ZEP, namely, the 2025 Economic Review and 2026 Economic Outlook; and the First Quarter Economic Review in the Face of Geopolitical Risks. The fourth edition of the ZEP will provide a deep analysis of the state of the Zimbabwean economy in the first six months of 2026 and succinctly present the economic outlook for 2026 and 2027.

The Zimbabwe Business Focus is AEDS’ flagship quarterly investment promotion magazine which showcases high-potential opportunities across Zimbabwe’s key sectors and provinces, including mining, agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, infrastructure, and renewable energy. It will present data-driven insights into resource endowments, market potential, and value chain opportunities, while profiling strategic projects, Special Economic Zones, and industrial clusters. The report will also highlight policy incentives, regulatory reforms, and ease of doing business improvements, alongside emerging opportunities in value addition, export diversification, digital transformation, and climate-smart investments. Through investor case studies, success stories, and public- private partnerships, it will demonstrate bankable opportunities, strengthen investor confidence, and position Zimbabwe as a competitive gateway to regional and global markets, while providing a platform for business visibility, engagement, and stakeholder networking.

The State of the Agricultural Sector report entails a comprehensive assessment of Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector performance, trends, and future prospects, examining key areas such as agricultural production across crops and livestock, the sector’s contribution to GDP, and the broader external environment, including commodity markets and geopolitical developments. The State of the Agricultural Sector report entails a comprehensive assessment of Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector performance, trends, and prospects, examining key areas such as agricultural production across crops and livestock, the sector’s contribution to GDP, and the broader external environment, including commodity markets and geopolitical developments. It further evaluates investment opportunities within agricultural value chains, infrastructure and climate readiness, including irrigation, energy, and logistics, as well as financing models and gaps affecting the sector. The report also analyses agricultural markets, competitiveness, and regulatory frameworks, while identifying structural challenges such as low productivity, limited investment, and climate risks. Ultimately, the report will provide policy recommendations and strategic interventions to strengthen food security, improve livelihoods, enhance value addition, and drive sustainable agricultural growth in line with national development priorities.

Zimbabwe’s economic structure is increasingly characterised by growth without industrial transformation. While sectors such as mining and agriculture have shown resilience and, in some cases, expansion, this growth has not translated into downstream industrial development. Instead, the economy is witnessing rising mineral exports without beneficiation, continued export of semi-processed agricultural products such as tobacco, cotton, and leather, and weak linkages between primary sectors and manufacturing. This disconnect reflects a failure to move up the value chain, which is the central requirement for structural transformation under Vision 2030. AEDS is producing the State of Zimbabwe’s Industry and 2027 Industrialisation Outlook for the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, focusing on; (a) providing a thorough analysis of state of industry and the external environment; (b) assessing the state of industrial infrastructure in Zimbabwe; (c) analysing industry investment opportunities through an Industry Investment Prospectus; (d) establishing the state of industry financing in Zimbabwe; (e) analysing industry markets and policy options; (f) undertaking sector SWOT analysis of the state of industry in Zimbabwe; (g) evaluating the impact of the cost of doing business in different sectors on the competitiveness of industry; (h) the state of technology, artificial intelligence and industrial transformation; and (i) environment sustainability and climate action.

Zimbabwe suffers from a shortage of good-quality, well-analysed economic data and information. Ironically, raw data is available from various sources such as the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange, Victoria Falls Stock Exchange, ZimStat, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, various ministries, departments and agencies, the World Bank’s Development Indicators, the UNDP Human Development Index, the International Trade Centre, and IMF financial statistics. On a monthly basis, AEDS will produce the Zimbabwe Business and Economic Intelligence report, which will provide uninterrupted granular information on economic developments in Zimbabwe by breaking existing data into meaningful insights that may not be readily apparent. AEDS envisages to establish a regional one-stop shop and a dashboard for modelled and forecasted macroeconomic fundamentals, which are key to inform both business and public policy. The platform will focus on: (a) stock price developments; (b) exchange rate dynamics; (c) inflation developments; (d) unemployment; (e) balance of payment; (f) national debt and its impact on the economy; (g) commodity prices, both local and international; (h) gross domestic product and economic outlook; (i) impact of trade agreements and investment deals on African economies; and (j) exogenous shocks and their impact on African economies

The report will provide a thorough analysis of global and domestic economic developments. With respect to global economic developments and outlook, the report will provide a thorough analysis of growth and inflation trends in advanced economies, emerging markets, and Sub-Saharan Africa, within the context of geopolitical developments and key economic determinants such as climate-induced risks, inflation, armed conflicts, and demand and supply dynamics, and assesses their implications for Zimbabwe. Additionally, developments in international commodities and their impact on the Zimbabwean economy will be provided. With respect to domestic economic developments in Zimbabwe, the ZEP report delves deeply into the real sector, fiscal developments, monetary and exchange rate developments, financial market developments, the external sector, and public debt. To date, AEDS has produced two publications of the ZEP, namely the 2025 Economic Review and 2026 Economic Outlook; and the First Quarter Economic Review in the face of Geopolitical Risks. The third instalment of the ZEP will provide a deep analysis of the state of the Zimbabwean economy in the first six months of 2026 and succinctly presents the economic outlook for 2026 and 2027.

The Second Edition of the Zimbabwe Economic Pulse provided a concise, real-time evaluation of Zimbabwe’s economic trajectory in the first quarter of 2026, highlighting a broadly positive yet fragile outlook anchored on projected economic growth of 5%, driven by strong agricultural recovery, firm gold prices, and improved macroeconomic stability. It underscores significant gains in reducing inflation to single-digit levels, supported by tight monetary policy, exchange rate stability, and disciplined liquidity management, alongside improved fiscal consolidation despite persistent structural pressures such as debt servicing and expenditure rigidities. The report further analyses sectoral performance, highlighting resilience in mining and agricultural sectors, mixed outcomes in manufacturing due to high production costs and power shortages, and a gradual recovery in the tourism sector. 9 April 2026 Importantly, it identifies key downside risks, including geopolitical tensions (notably the US–Iran conflict), rising oil prices, climate shocks, energy constraints, and entrenched dollarization. The report argues that sustaining stability will require continued fiscal and monetary discipline, structural reforms, export diversification, and strengthened confidence in the local currency.

This inaugural report provided a deep analysis of the state of the Zimbabwean economy in 2025 and succinctly forecasted the 2026 economic outlook. In terms of structure, this report provides a thorough analysis of global and domestic economic developments. With respect to global economic developments and outlook, the report provides a comprehensive analysis of growth and inflation trends in advanced economies, emerging markets and Sub- Saharan Africa within the purview of geopolitical events and economic determinants such as climate- induced risks, inflation, demand and supply dynamics, and their implications on Zimbabwe. Additionally, developments in international commodities and their impact on the Zimbabwe economy are provided. With respect to the Zimbabwean economic affairs, this report delves deeply into the real sector, fiscal developments, monetary and exchange rate developments, financial market developments, the external sector and public debt. Most critically, as part of the analysis of domestic economic developments, this report reviewed the performance of socio-economic development indicators which, inter alia, include poverty levels, stunting growth rates, unemployment, health, education, quality of life and population metrics.