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Zimbabwe has launched the Methodology for Assessing Procurement Systems (MAPS) Report 2026, marking a significant step in improving transparency, accountability, and efficiency in public procurement. The report was unveiled by Vice President Constantino Chiwenga during the inaugural Southern Africa Public Procurement Forum and was developed jointly by the Government of Zimbabwe and the African Development…

In the past five years, countries in Africa have experienced a considerable increase in public debt and risk, as the shocks from the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine have compounded long-lasting structural weaknesses, including weak revenues, expenditure pressures, and weak growth. The World Bank and other creditors are utilizing various tools to assess…