Mnangagwa Boasts Of Economic Gains, But Inflation and Poverty Continue Unabated… – ZimEye

During the 45th Heroes Day main commemoration event at the National Heroes Acre on Monday, President Emmerson Mnangagwa praised several economic milestones achieved under his leadership, including a GDP increase to US$45.7 billion and projected 6% growth for 2025 Yet, despite these optimistic figures, many Zimbabweans continue to suffer from soaring inflation, persistent unemployment, and shortages of essential goods — problems the President’s speech notably failed to address Mnangagwa hailed the “remarkable resilience” of the economy amid external sanctions and global trade challenges, highlighting successes in agriculture, manufacturing, and mining “Zimbabwe’s success stories in maize, wheat, and tobacco production, along with increased milk yields, are testament to the hard work and perseverance of our people,” he said However, the lived reality of many Zimbabweans tells a different story Inflation remains stubbornly high, and the average citizen struggles with rising prices and stagnant incomes Basic services and infrastructure are still patchy, particularly in rural areas where economic benefits have been slow to reach While the President mentioned ongoing reforms and resource allocation to sectors like health and education, critics argue these efforts have yet to translate into meaningful improvements for the majority The speech skirted over the growing inequality and economic hardships fueling public discontent Mnangagwa called for unity and hard work to achieve Vision 2030’s industrialisation goals, but many remain unconvinced “We must boldly decide now, that we will not stop at upper-middle-income status,” he said Yet without concrete plans to tackle inflation and create jobs, this ambitious target risks remaining out of reach As Zimbabweans marked Heroes Day reflecting on sacrifice and resilience, the economic struggles at home raise urgent questions about how inclusive and sustainable the government’s progress truly is Source: Zimeye All Zim News is a central hub for all things Zimbabwean, curating news from across the country so no story is missed Alongside aggregation, our team of nationwide reporters provides real-time, on-the-ground coverage Stay informed and connected — reach us at admin@allzimnews.com. Source: Zimeye