April 16
Zimbabwe: Mutsvangwa Slams Anti-Govt Economists, Supports ZiG Currency
Zanu-PF national spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has launched a scathing attack on anti-government economists who have been critical of the new ZIG currency. Read more »
April 12
Zimbabwe: RBZ Governor Assures Public On Financial Stability Amid ZiG Introduction
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Dr. John Mushayavanhu has re-affirmed the Central Bank's commitment to financial stability in the country following the introduction of the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Debunking Misinformation and Disinformation - What the RBZ Is Saying About ZiG
On 5 April 2024, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor, Dr John Mushayavanhu, announced the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) as the new currency to replace the inflation-battered Zimbabwe… Read more »
April 08
Zimbabwe: Reserve Bank Cuts Policy Rate From 130 to 20%, Bets on New Gold Currency
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has cut the policy rate to 20 percent from 130 percent previously as it bets on measures to stabilize the newly introduced Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG)… Read more »
March 25
Zimbabwe: Opposition MDC Proposes Dollarization Amidst Economic Uncertainty
Opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) shadow Minister of Finance, Tapiwa Mashakada has advocated for the adoption of full dollarization in the country's economic… Read more »
February 08, 2023
Zimbabwe: Forex Shortages Choke Econet Operations
Telecommunications giant, Econet Wireless Zimbabwe says the shortage of foreign currency on the market has adversely affected its capacity to service its network foreign suppliers… Read more »
June 27, 2022
Zimbabwe: RBZ to Introduce Gold Coins As Financial Markets Scream
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is set to introduce gold coins in the market that will be sold through normal banking channels for the preservation of monetary value amid… Read more »
June 28, 2022
Zimbabwe: Opposition Downplays Govt's Latest Economic Measures
In a statement, CCC national spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere said more is needed to address the current crisis. Read more »
April 25, 2022
Zimbabwe: No Solution In Sight As Central Bank, Business Clash Over Currency Crisis
The Zimbabwe dollar (ZWL) weakened by almost 25 percent in April alone from ZWL$280 at the beginning of the month to ZWL$350 currently. Read more »