World Bank Torpedoes Zimbabwe's 2030 Vision

The World Bank has dealt a blow to Zimbabwe's flagship economic plan, stating the country will likely miss its 2030 upper-middle-income target and only reach the goal by 2036 under current growth trends. This admission clashes directly with the government's central political promise, exposing the gap between official ambition and on-the-ground stagnation. The regime's reliance on extractive deals and borrowing faces a stark credibility test.