Remittances - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : Remittances

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

Why Zig-arising diaspora remittances will not work

Zim expects increased remittance flows

Zimbabwe is expected to see a surge in remittance flows

By Donald Nyandoro Jul. 24, 2024

Econet’s free remittance service get thumbs up

Last year alone, Zimbabwe received over US$1.873 billion in diaspora remittances, up 16% from US$1.617 billion received in 2022.

By Donald Nyandoro May. 29, 2024

Econet’s free remittance service get thumbs up

Econet says it wants to make all remittances into Zimbabwe free

Econet’s group chief executive, Douglas Mboweni, said the initiative would remain in place for some time

By Donald Nyandoro May. 7, 2024

Econet says it wants to make all remittances into Zimbabwe free

Econet in a remittance first for Zimbabwe

Econet has partnered with its sister company, Sasai Money Transfer

By Donald Nyandoro May. 1, 2024

Econet in a remittance first for Zimbabwe

Zim remittances rise 8%

Diaspora remittances — money sent by a person in a foreign land to his or her home country — have become one of the biggest foreign currency sources for Zimbabwe after exports.

By Mthandazo Nyoni Jan. 5, 2024

How Africa can make the most of diaspora finance

After ensuring that families are fed, remittances are used mostly to fund health and education expenses.

By Tsitsi Masiyiwa Nov. 11, 2023

How Africa can make the most of diaspora finance

Diaspora remittances hit US$1,17b mark

Diaspora remittances — money sent by a person in a foreign land to his or her home country—have become one the biggest foreign currency sources for Zimbabwe after exports

By Mthandazo Nyoni Nov. 5, 2023