Zimbabwe's government is rolling out an aggressive fiscal plan for 2026—ramping up spending by almost 25%. Why the big push? Officials are bracing for an economic slowdown and trying to get ahead of it.

It's a classic counter-cyclical move: inject cash when growth starts wobbling. But whether this bet pays off depends on execution, inflation control, and whether the extra spending actually reaches productive sectors. Fiscal stimulus can be a lifeline or a gamble—Zimbabwe's about to find out which one it is.

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FomoAnxiety

· 11-30 06:37

This trap again? I've heard this logic too many times: throwing money can save the economy.

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GweiWatcher

· 11-30 01:58

Ngl, this operation is no different from gambling; Zimbabwe is playing with fire.

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Layer2Observer

· 11-30 00:38

Whether Zimbabwe's 25% fiscal stimulus will be effective depends on whether it can control inflation and the flow of funds; otherwise, it will just be a money-burning game.

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