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In October 2025, the International Monetary Fund upgraded its growth forecast for sub-Saharan Africa to 4.1 percent , reflecting modest optimism amid persistent headwinds. That figure underscores a region balancing between promising reform momentum and foundational structural risks. Key pressures loom large: rising debt service costs, tightening external financing, inflation pressures, and weak fiscal buffers. During the IMF’s African Department press briefing, Director Abebe

Harare, 16 October 2025 — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has offered cautious praise for Zimbabwe’s recent fiscal and monetary reforms, acknowledging steps toward macroeconomic stabilization. Yet despite progress, the global lender remains unable to extend new credit due to Zimbabwe’s substantial debt arrears. Instead, the two parties are engaging under a structured dialogue framework aimed at building institutional credibility ahead of a more formal program. The cor