CLAIM: The United States has terminated sanctions on Zimbabwe which...
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The Supreme Court has not ordered ZESA to pay $33 million – or any other amount – to Wicknell Chivayo
CLAIM: Zimbabwe Supreme Court has ordered ZESA to pay Wicknell...
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Yes, Zimbabwe is one of two African countries which are wheat self-sufficient
CLAIM: Zimbabwe is one of the only two African countries...
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Does Zimbabwe have the most expensive fuel in the region? We checked.
CLAIM: Zimbabwe’s fuel prices are the most exorbitant compared to...
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No evidence that Zimbabwe’s mineral exports hit almost USD10 billion in 2022.
CLAIM: Zimbabwe was able to generate US$9.77 billion in mineral...
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Business environment improved by 19 places under ED presidency, but more needs to be done to achieve ‘conducive business environment’
CLAIM: “I call upon investors to come and take advantage...
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No, Mr President, Zimbabwe doesn’t have highest GDP growth rate
CLAIM: The notable expansion, productivity and profitability of entities across...
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Yes, 80% of jobs are in the informal economy
CLAIM: Informal economy activity accounts for over 80 percent of...
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Yes, by March 2022 Zimbabwe was in the UK’s top five skilled visa grantees, and in the top 3 by end of year
CLAIM: In 2020, the UK issued 1,059 skilled visas to...
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Reports claiming that Zimbabwe has banned the export of all lithium are misleading
CLAIM: Zimbabwe has banned all lithium exports SOURCE: Africa News...
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No truth to claims that pre-2021 USD notes will cease to be legal tender
CLAIM: Any US dollar notes below year 2021 will not...
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No, Zimbabwe is not South Africa’s biggest trading partner. Not even in Africa. Or the SADC region.
CLAIM: Zimbabwe is South Africa’s biggest business trading partner. SOURCE:...
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Almost half at some point, but not quite. No, half of Zimbabweans are not living in extreme poverty.
CLAIM: World Bank found that half of Zimbabweans live in...
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