Accommodate ZiG, govt orders

GOVERNMENT has ordered that the public and private sectors should accommodate all currencies in the multi-currency basket and not only the United States dollar.

“In light of this, the ministry emphasises the urgency and importance of a swift transition and market adoption of the ZiG by all stakeholders,” Finance minister Mthuli Ncube said in a statement yesterday.

“We call upon all MDAs (ministries, departments and agencies) and the private sector including retailers and service providers to accept the ZiG in all financial transactions, including payment of salaries as well as for procurement.

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