April 27
Zimbabwe: Reserve Bank Governor Asks MPs to Market ZiG in Communities
RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor John Mushayavanhu has appealed to Members of Parliament (MPs) to educate communities on the newly introduced currency, Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG). Read more »
April 26
Zimbabwe: Heads Will Roll - Vice President Chiwenga in Stern Warning to Gold Smugglers, Illegal Forex Traders
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has issued a stern warning to gold dealers and black market forex traders adding that strict measures will be put in place to curb leakages and… Read more »
April 24
Zimbabwe: Legislators Grill RBZ Governor Mushayavanhu Over ZiG's Failure to Purchase Fuel
The Reserve Bank Governor (RBZ) John Mushayavanhu has said fuel pricing is being negotiated with suppliers and the outcome of the meetings will soon be made public. Read more »
April 21
Zimbabwe: China Writes Off Interest-Free Loans Given to Zimbabwe
China has written off an unspecified amount of Zimbabwe's interest-free loans and pledged to help the Southern African country find a way out of its debt crisis, even as activists… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Triple Spending' - Zimbabweans Bear Cost of Changing to New Zig Currency
Local businesses, transport and even government services are rejecting old notes despite the unavailability of new ZiG bills until the end of the month. Read more »
Zimbabwe: PG Matanda-Moyo Upbeat As Prosecutors Get 20 Laptops Installed With E-Libraries to Enhance Their Work
IN a notable move aimed at equipping public prosecutors and restoring confidence in the judiciary, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has received a donation of 20 laptops… Read more »
April 19
Zimbabwe: Finance Minister Delays Independent Auditors for ZiG Gold Reserves
Finance Minister Prof Mthuli Ncube has dragged his feet in clarifying whether there are any independent auditors appointed to verify the reserves backing the just introduced ZiG… Read more »
April 16
Zimbabwe: Zimtrade Targets Zambia's Agritech Expo
TRADE promotion agency, ZimTrade has tabled plans to connect local companies to the Zambia Agritech Expo set to kick off later this week. Read more »
April 14
Zimbabwe: Billionaire Strive Masiyiwa's Daughter Named On Prestigious Forbes' Achievers List
Econet Wireless billionaire proprietor, Strive Masiyiwa's daughter, Vimbai, has been named as one of the 30 trailblazing individuals under the age of 30 in Africa. Read more »
April 15
Zimbabwe: Govt Stockpiling U.S.$700 Million Ivory Due to Cites Ban On Ivory Trade
The Government of Zimbabwe is sitting on ivory stocks worth over US$700 million due to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Gold-Backed Currency Surges Amid Market Skepticism
Zimbabwe's newly launched gold-backed currency, known as the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), has hit the ground running, gaining 1.1 percent against the U.S. dollar in its first week of… Read more »
April 12
Zimbabwe: Communal Farmers Warned Against Selling Livestock As Hunger Bites
Agriculture minister, Anxious Masuka has warned communal farmers against selling their livestock amid the hunger crisis the country is currently facing. Read more »
April 09
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's New Zig Currency Strengthens On Second Day of Trading
Zimbabwe's new gold-backed currency the ZiG strengthened a day after its debut, even as it roiled commerce nationwide as banks, retailers and utilities battled to switch to the new… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Crisis As Sugar Prices Hit U.S.$4 Per 2kg Packet
THE cost of living continues to spiral beyond the reach of many with sugar souring to a high of US$4,00 per 2kgs over the last weekend. Read more »
April 08
Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans Need Restoration of Confidence in Economy, Not a New Currency - Rights Group
RIGHTS group ActionAid has slammed the recent launch of the new structured currency, Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) saying the nation needs restoration of confidence in the economy, not a new… Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZiG Notes, Coins to Start Circulating On April 30 - RBZ Governor
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has said the newly introduced currency Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) notes and coins will begin circulating on April 30. Read more »
April 07
Zimbabwe: Africans Should Unite, Maximise On Trade Opportunities On Continent - - Says Re-Elected Pap President Charumbira
AFRICANS should be conscientised on the trade opportunities available to them, recently re-elected Pan African Parliament president, Senator Chief Fortune Charumbira, has said. Read more »
April 01
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Is a Case Study of Hardships People Will Face in Hell - Says Teachers Union President As Economy Tanks
AMALGAMATED Rural Teachers' Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) president, Obert Masaraure says due to myriad problems facing Zimbabweans, the country can be likened to a case study of what… Read more »
March 28
Zimbabwe: SEEF Zimbabwe to Host UK Diaspora Property Showcase
SEEF Zimbabwe is set to host the premier Zimbabwean property showcase in the United Kingdom in the next four months. Read more »
March 29
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Appoints New Central Bank Governor Amid Concerns Over High Inflation, Crumbling Zimbabwe Dollar
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed top-ranked banker, John Mushayavanhu, as the new governor of the central bank, almost a month before the end of John Mangudya's term of… Read more »
March 28
Zimbabwe: Family of Six Now Requires ZW$5,4 Million for Monthly Needs
An average family of six now requires a minimum ZW$5,4 million to meet monthly needs signifying a 65,8% increase from the figures recorded last month, Zimbabwe National Statistics… Read more »
March 27
Zimbabwe: Kenyan President Ruto to Officially Open ZITF
PRESIDENT of the Republic of Kenya, Dr William Ruto is billed to officially open the 64thanniversary of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) later next month. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police Warn Errant Motorists, Property Owners Against Burglars During Easter
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Mashonaland West province has called on motorists to adhere to road regulations to avoid accidents during the Easter holidays. Read more »
March 26
Zimbabwe: Zim's New Parliament Building, Mining Sector Impresses Eswatini
ZIMBABWE and Eswatini have begun collaboration in the mining and agriculture sectors as the nations aim to strengthen bilateral relations. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans Deserve a Better, Brighter Future - UK Explores New Ways to Punish Mnangagwa
A wide-ranging debate on how best to make President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration feel the heat of restrictive measures took centre stage in the House of Lords on the back of… Read more »