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Topic : Central Bank

A year on, ZiG now a part-time currency
ZiG is being used as change in the informal sector as traders prefer the United States dollar to the local currency.
By Newsday Apr. 7, 2025
A year on, ZiG now a part-time currency

RBZ goes after informal traders forex, exporters’ proceeds
In his 2025 Monetary Policy Statement yesterday, RBZ governor John Mushayavanhu announced additional measures to shore up foreign currency reserves.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Feb. 7, 2025
RBZ goes after informal traders forex, exporters’ proceeds

Putin's War Has Given Birth to Geopolitical Europe
The invasion of Ukraine should lend new momentum to our green-energy transition.
By Josep Borrel Fontelles Dec. 2, 2024
Putin's War Has Given Birth to Geopolitical Europe

Zim's currency code changes to ZWG
The central bank encouraged all banking sector players to therefore make necessary arrangements to facilitate a smooth transition to the new currency code.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Jun. 26, 2024
Zim's currency code changes to ZWG

RBZ shuffling cards on economic stability
When the RBZ relaxes the monetary policy by expanding money supply, this is often reflected by increased demand in the economy for goods as well as value preservation.
By Tinashe Duma Mar. 1, 2024
RBZ shuffling cards on economic stability

Candid Comment: Structured currency: Will it save the Zimdollar?
Some believe he was talking about providing structure to the local currency through changes to the foreign exchange policy, inflation targets, or interest rate modifications.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Feb. 9, 2024
Candid Comment: Structured currency: Will it save the Zimdollar?

Zim currency performance: Speculation vs fundamentals
The Lebanese pound depreciated by -89.9% against the United States Dollar (US$), trailed by the ZWL which shed off -88.8% against the US$.
By Tinashe Duma Jan. 5, 2024
Zim currency performance: Speculation vs fundamentals

Reasons for cautious optimism: From Nigerian banks to Zim mining
We are under no illusions about the macroeconomic and idiosyncratic risks facing such businesses operating throughout Africa.
By Kamal Govan Dec. 17, 2023
Reasons for cautious optimism: From Nigerian banks to Zim mining
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Property buyers shun mortgage bonds
The central bank estimated that there is about US$2 billion cash being exchanged outside formal channels, particularly in the informal sector.
By Tatira Zwinoira Sep. 28, 2023
Property buyers shun mortgage bonds

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