Zimbabwe
Armyworm spread could dampen African growth prospects
An outbreak of a crop pest across the region is causing significant damage and putting crop harvests in jeopardy
Southern AfricaZimbabwe's economic plans unlikely to prompt recovery
The 2017 budget aims to boost growth and clear arrears, but fiscal measures appear overly ambitious amid currency fears
ZimbabweAfrican presidents will weigh costs of leaving office
Recent political events in DRC, Ghana and The Gambia raise questions about presidential decisions over leaving office
AfricaZimbabwe's ruling party papers over leadership cracks
The 92-year-old president has gained the ruling party's endorsement as its candidate for the 2018 general election
ZimbabweZimbabwe's new currency could provoke fresh opposition
The introduction of government-backed bond notes prompts fears of a return to hyperinflation and popular strife
ZimbabweProspects for African economies in 2017
Economic growth will vary across the continent shaped in part by external conditions
AfricaProspects for Southern Africa in 2017
A gloomy economic outlook will see a number of unpopular leaders under pressure to announce exit plans
Southern AfricaCourts will not obstruct Zimbabwe leader's clampdown
Increasingly, police will ignore the rule of law -- as will opposition protesters
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