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US dollar reigns: Why ZiG struggles to gain ground in banking landscape

With the introduction of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency in April 2024, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) aimed to gradually grow its share in the
By Kudakwashe Taimo Apr. 25, 2025

RBZ urges industry to use industrialisation financing options

To  achieve that ‘stability’,  the RBZ had to reduce  the money supply to below normal market levels,  resulting in a serious liquidity crunch which triggered deflation.
By Bongile Moyo Apr. 24, 2025

RBZ walks the talk on ZiG: Expert

Experts in the financial and industrial sectors have welcomed the development, describing it as a turning point in Zimbabwe’s monetary policy.
By Tatenda Kunaka Apr. 14, 2025

Letter to my people: Chivayo scandals expose depth of rot

Chivayo was splashing thousands of dollars on luxury cars for different people, including a respected cleric.
By Doctor Stop It Apr. 13, 2025

Zimbabwe’s foreign currency reserves surge past US$600m mark

Experts in the financial and industrial sectors have welcomed the development, describing it as a turning point for Zimbabwe’s monetary policy.
By Business Reporter Apr. 12, 2025

Editorial Comment: ZiG experiment is faltering

Cross recently told Bloomberg that that the liquidity crunch had “now killed the ZiG.”  “The ZiG has retreated as a currency of trade and effectively we have dollarised,” he said.
By The Standard Apr. 6, 2025

Knowing when to walk away: Indications to cease negotiations

In this instalment, we are discussing ten key points to consider when deciding whether to walk away from a business transaction.
By Gloria Ndoro-mkombachoto Apr. 4, 2025
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Crunch blows up banks...revenues, profit suffer as CEOs slam policy

But apart from inspiring potential banking sector disintermediation, steep statutory reserve requirements generally increase costs.
By Shame Makoshori Apr. 4, 2025

Tackling exchange rate disparities, strenghtening ZiG’s market value

Recently, I booked a bus ticket with a local company to travel to one of our special economic zones. I was given the option to pay in either US dollars or Zimbabwean Gold (ZiG).
By Kudakwashe Taimo Mar. 21, 2025