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Markets anxious as central bank inflicts more pain on companies

Many exporters rely heavily on retained foreign currency to import raw materials, pay foreign suppliers, and service external debts.
By Tatira Zwinoira Feb. 14, 2025

Restore banking confidence first

Exorbitant fees erode the value of deposits, making it more rational for individuals and businesses to seek alternative savings solutions.
By The Zimbabwe Independent Feb. 14, 2025

Implications of Zim’s currency surrender policy

By forcing exporters to give up a larger share of their foreign currency earnings, RBZ risks discouraging exports.
By Raymond Tendai Rusinga Feb. 11, 2025

Biting the hand that feeds you

The ZiG has lost about half of its value since April last year which may have jolted monetary authorities into action to build sufficient reserves.
By Newsday Feb. 11, 2025

Govt to speak on IMF plan as economy tanks

RBZ last week revealed that an increasing number of depositors were fleeing the banking sector amid a liquidity squeeze and declining foreign currency shortages.
By Tatira Zwinoira Feb. 10, 2025
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RBZ’s monetary new policy thrust gets mixed reactions

Mutambasere said the policy measures were reactive more than being strategic for the economy.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Feb. 9, 2025
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Tobacco farmers fret over slashed retention fee

Zimbabwe Progressive Tobacco Farmers Association president Mutandwa Mutasa said it is unfortunate that farmers are being taken for granted.
By Nhau Mangirazi Feb. 8, 2025

HDC bemoans RBZ 5% decrease in export retention

HDC’s concerns come as they are targeting exports of US$1,32 billion for the year from increasing the area under horticulture from 36 600 hectares (ha) to 55 300ha.
By Business Reporter Feb. 7, 2025

RBZ slashes forex retention further

In his 2025 Monetary Policy Statement (MPS), RBZ governor John Mushayavanhu reduced the foreign currency retention level from 75% to 70%, with immediate effect. 
By Tatira Zwinoira and Blessed Ndlovu Feb. 7, 2025