# Geopolitical Risks and Zimbabwe's 2026 Outlook | Friday Drinks

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Published: 2026-02-19T12:59:11+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome to the first Friday Drinks episode of 2026 with Tinashe, Ranga and Rufaro where we dive into the escalating geopolitical risks putting state sovereignty back on the global agenda. Zimbabweans overtaxed, debates on writing off Treasury Bills and sovereign debt, we unpack Zimbabwe's budget battles amid "pockets of hope" as Ranga puts it. This episode is sponsored by O'mari Zimbabwe..

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