The ZiG is a backed, not baked currency
Prices of precious metals and values of currencies do not always move in tandem.
By Prosper Munyedza
Oct. 31, 2024
Universities must be agents of change
Research and debate in our universities must be robust, incisive and creative.
By Jonah Nyoni
Oct. 26, 2024
Knives out for Zanu PF youth leader…as ED2030 agenda turns deadly
The Midlands and Masvingo provinces have been vocal in support of the constitutional amendment which has stoked intense fighting in the ruling party.
By Priviledge Gumbodete
Oct. 21, 2024
Taxes, fees to be paid in ZiG. . . Ncube says move expected to shore local currency
The ZiG is backed by US$450 million in foreign reserves, as of October 10, according to Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe governor John Mushayavanhu.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Oct. 17, 2024
Late VP’s son banished from Zanu PF conference
In Matabeleland North province, Nkomo’s son, Jabulani, was the latest casualty after he was told that his name was not on the accreditation list.
By Staff Reporter
Oct. 17, 2024
Suspected thief kills partner in crime
The court heard that the victim resisted the attack, and when Chivasa produced a knife with intention to stab him he accidentally stabbed Dumba on his chest.
By Trevor Mutsvairo
Oct. 13, 2024
What is happening, Mr Governor?
The governor vowed to defend the currency with his life, reiterating that he would never print more money, as that would fuel inflation.
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Oct. 4, 2024
Flawed interbank market inflicts fresh blows
Introduced in April, ZiG has surrendered value on the formal markets, sliding from US$1: ZiG13,56 on introduction to about US$1: ZiG13,95 currently.
By Shame Makoshori and Freeman Makopa
Oct. 4, 2024
John Amos, patriarch on ‘Good Times’ and an Emmy nominee for the blockbuster ‘Roots,’ dies at 84
He died Aug. 21 of natural causes in Los Angeles. Amos’ publicist, Belinda Foster, confirmed the news of his death Tuesday.
By Ap News
Oct. 2, 2024
