Zimbabwe's Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has expressed optimism about the country's economy, projecting a growth rate of 2% despite significant challenges such as a severe drought.

In an interview, Ncube emphasized the government's commitment to fiscal discipline and highlighted that the country is managing its affairs responsibly. These remarks reflect a sense of resilience within the economy, suggesting that effective management strategies are yielding positive results even in difficult circumstances.

Zimbabwe continues to face the consequences of being excluded from capital markets since its debt default in 1999.