Zimbabwe moves up Africa’s largest economy rankings at $65.9 billion, but heavy US dollar reliance has not helped it match Tanzania’s growth

Source: New Zimbabwe · 2026-10-19T07:49:52.000Z · Business

Business Insider Africa Zimbabwe has secured a place among Africa’s 15 largest economies, with gross domestic product (GDP) projected to reach $65.92 billion in 2026, supported by stronger mining activity, agricultural recovery and higher gold export earnings despite longstanding currency and debt challenges. According to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) October 2026 World Economic Outlook, […] The post Zimbabwe moves up Africa’s largest economy rankings at $65.9 billion, but heavy US dollar reliance has not helped it match Tanzania’s growth appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com .

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