1 min readBy Olamilekan Okebiorun
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
imbabwe 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.
By Olamilekan OkebiorunSouth Africa
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan (left) and Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa (right). Tanzania’s economy is projected to grow faster than Zimbabwe’s in 2026, despite Zimbabwe’s heavy reliance on the US dollar. Photo collage: BIA
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- 34 words · 1 min read
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- October 19, 2026
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- Olamilekan Okebiorun
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- Business Insider