Global accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) will exit Zimbabwe on January 17, 2025, due to the country’s challenging economic conditions, including hyperinflation and currency instability. While PwC’s local partners will continue under a new entity, Vista Chartered Accountants, the departure reflects a broader trend of multinationals leaving Zimbabwe and other Southern African nations amid declining consumer demand. Local businesses face difficulties, yet some adapt by diversifying and leveraging digital platforms. The situation underscores the urgent need for economic reforms to attract foreign investment and stabilize the economy, highlighting the potential consequences of losing international expertise.

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