Analysis of Monetary Policy resolutions to stabilise ZiG
A few months after the RBZ launched it into the market in early April 2024, the ZiG experienced frequent increased fluctuations
By Zvikomborero Sibanda
Oct. 11, 2024
Banks playing it safe!
LTD tells us how much banks are extending out to their clients as loans and advances versus what it is collecting as deposits.
By Rufaro Hozheri
Sep. 27, 2024
Why Zig-arising diaspora remittances will not work
Diaspora remittances were only US$294 million when the country dollarised in 2009 and have been growing at a compound annual growth rate of 14% over those 14 years.
By Rufaro Hozheri
Aug. 30, 2024
Into ZiG’s first 100 days
The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) was introduced in the 2024 Monetary Policy Statement in early April 2024, a few months after the appointment of a
By Rufaro Hozheri
Jul. 19, 2024
Why we need a stable ZiG
Chronic inflation affects business predictability, increases business operational costs, undermines consumer aggregate demand, and traps many households into abject poverty.
By Zvikomborero Sibanda
May. 25, 2024
Flip-flopping kills confidence in ZiG
Barely a week later, Mushayavanhu brewed another shocker saying the structured currency idea was not his, but came from the World Bank.
By Newsday
May. 4, 2024
Navigating Zim's currency conundrum
Structured currencies are monetary systems backed by tangible assets such as gold or commodities, offering stability and intrinsic value.
By Mark Mtombeni
Apr. 21, 2024
Beyond ZiG, an introspect into MPS!
An MPS in simpletons language is a medical report of the state of the financial sector of the economy.
By Rufaro Hozheri
Apr. 19, 2024
Reflections on the 2024 Monetary Policy Statement
The new governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (Dr John Mushayavanhu) presented the Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) on the 5th of April 2024.
By Admire Nyabunze
Apr. 19, 2024
