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BitStarz casino review for Australian Players - Crypto, Pokies & Bonuses
BitStarz Casino Australia attracts attention in the local online gambling market due to its wide selection of pokies, cryptocurrency support, and diverse promotions. This site operate...Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 16:26hrs | 47 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe's brief gold coin revival ends with little impact
Zimbabwe's central bank has ended its short-lived reintroduction of gold coins, citing high demand and rising international prices, but economists say the effort had little macroeconomic effect and of...Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 09:07hrs | 152 | by Staff reporter
Professor Mugano's meeting with RBZ Governor raises eyebrows
Outspoken economist and long-time government critic Professor Gift Mugano has surprised many after expressing praise for the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) and its team following a meeting with the ce...Published: 24 Jul 2025 at 15:31hrs | 1825 | by Staff reporter
Rev. Dongo, so you'll gladly accept cash from the Devil just to avoid looking for money?
As the saying goes, the love of money is the root of all evil - and it seems some so-called "churches" are finding that temptation far too irresistible.It is astonishing - and frankly heartbre...Published: 19 Jul 2025 at 09:19hrs | 1020 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe's foreign currency reserves surge
Zimbabwe's foreign currency reserves have maintained strong momentum, with the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) reporting that, by the end of June 2025, the reserve holdings were more than three times h...Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 08:56hrs | 132 | by Staff reporter
RBZ's decision to halt gold coin sales has drawn warnings
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ)'s decision to suspend the sale of gold coins has drawn warnings from an economic analyst, who says the move could expose the Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) currency to inflatio...Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 09:15hrs | 2600 | by Staff reporter
ZiG usage surges to half of all transactions in Zimbabwe
Nearly half of all transactions processed through Zimbabwe's National Payment System are now being conducted in Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), marking a dramatic rise in adoption of the country's gold-backed cu...Published: 22 Jun 2025 at 11:05hrs | 1789 | by Staff reporter
RBZ suspends mop-up gold coin sales
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has announced the immediate suspension of its mop-up sale of gold coins following the successful conclusion of the clearance exercise.In a statement issued b...Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 11:16hrs | 565 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans lose money to bogus Bitcoin trading company - InnBucks, Ecocash abused in the racket to lure unsuspecting clients
Scores of Zimbabweans have fallen victim to a bogus trading platform syndicate that advertises on Facebook as InnBucks Investment to lure people into depositing their money through Ecocash into an ind...Published: 08 Jun 2025 at 11:00hrs | 1177 | by Stephen Jakes
Bonuses, Payments, and Gaming Variety at 1win for Thai Players
Thai players exploring online gaming platforms often prioritize generous bonuses, convenient payment methods, and a diverse selection of games. The platform known as ...Published: 30 May 2025 at 22:22hrs | 153 | by Staff Reporter
A letter to Sengezo Tshabangu
Dear cousin Sengezo Tshabangu,I need to explain why I address you as Mzala. Bulawayo is a village, I am sure you could be related to my cousins, Nomusa and Fikile Tshabangu: daughters of Aunt ...Published: 15 May 2025 at 15:59hrs | 1375 | by Nomazulu Thata
Zimbabwe ZWG yearly inflation hits 85%
The Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) has raised alarm over the country's ZWG inflationary trends, which it says are not aligning with current market interventions, suggesting that Zimbabwe i...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:57hrs | 307 | by Staff reporter
The future of Nelson Chamisa: A strategic retreat or political betrayal?
The political landscape in Zimbabwe is abuzz with heated debates about Nelson Chamisa's role as the main opposition leader and the future of his political career. His sudden departure from the opposit...Published: 06 Mar 2025 at 15:04hrs | 207 | by Staff reporter
Zambia to introduce new banknotes on March 31, 2025
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has announced the introduction of new banknotes and coins for the Zambian kwacha, set to launch on March 31, 2025. This marks a significant update to the nation's currency, ai...Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 19:44hrs | 1106 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's gold coins sell for record $3,000 as bullion surges
Zimbabwe's gold coins sold above $3 000 for the first time since they were introduced almost three years ago as the price of bullion surged.The 22-carat "Mosi-Oa-Tunya" gold coins, named after...Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 06:39hrs | 755 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's narrative: A view from the outside!
In the case of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe's government was democratic, economically savvy and politically astute, until one day, overnight, it became oppressive and intolerable.The sudden change ...Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 12:04hrs | 717 | by Kenneth Mufuka
1Win App Review for Players in Uganda
You can easily download the 1Win app from the company's official website to your Android or iOS device. The app has low technical requirements, so almost anyone in Uganda will be able to use it. It is...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 12:55hrs | 121 | by Staff Reporter
Chamisa's lawyer says ZiG has expired
Nelson Chamisa's lawyer has alleged that Zimbabwe's gold-backed currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), introduced in April as a stabilizing alternative to the Zimbabwean dollar, may have lost its status a...Published: 27 Oct 2024 at 19:19hrs | 3197 | by Staff reporter
BRICs payment system being tested
A new digital payments system, BRICS Pay, debuted for live testing at this week's BRICS Business Forum at the International Trade Center in Moscow.During the trial - on 17 and 18 October - for...Published: 19 Oct 2024 at 15:54hrs | 1763 | by Staff reporter
BAZ, central bank meet over policy interventions
The Bankers Association of Zimbabwe (BAZ) held a crucial meeting with the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor, Dr. John Mushayavanhu, on Monday to address key policy changes from the Monetary Poli...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 08:44hrs | 66 | by Staff reporter
Supermarkets, vendors reject ZiG
In a significant economic shift, supermarkets, vendors, commuter omnibus operators, and tuckshops across Zimbabwe have stopped accepting payments in the local ZiG currency. This decision follows Reser...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 09:10hrs | 1300 | by Staff reporter
Overview of Popular Crypto Trading Platforms
Crypto Trading Platforms Over the past ten years, cryptocurrency trading has become somewhat popular since many platforms have developed to serve trader...Published: 25 Sep 2024 at 17:05hrs | 226 | by Staff Reporter
ZiG sabotage
The introduction of the Zimbabwe Gold currency (ZiG) nearly five months ago has contributed to noticeable stability and low inflation, largely due to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe's (RBZ) rigorous meas...Published: 10 Sep 2024 at 08:49hrs | 6536 | by Staff reporter
Shops dump ZiG official rate for two-tier pricing system
Just like other Zimbabwean currencies introduced since the year 2000, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency is already showing signs of instability barely half a year after its introduction, with many shop...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 13:51hrs | 9594 | by Staff reporter
RBZ makes U-turn
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has announced that holders of non-negotiable certificates of deposit (NNCDs) will now receive tradable government bonds. This decision comes in response to pressure ...Published: 03 Sep 2024 at 15:45hrs | 27554 | by Staff reporter
'ZiG acceptance rate reaches 91%'
Zimbabwe's local currency, ZiG, has seen a significant boost in public confidence, with acceptance rates soaring to 91% from 61% since its launch in April 2024, according to Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe G...Published: 31 Aug 2024 at 11:12hrs | 1788 | by Staff reporter
Shortage of ZiG coins, notes affects Bulawayo vendors
Informal traders in Bulawayo are grappling with significant challenges due to the scarcity of Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) notes and coins, which has severely impacted their ability to conduct business effecti...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 07:26hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Reserves backing Zimbabwe's ZiG shoot to US$370 million
Prices of goods and services in Zimbabwe are expected to remain stable, thanks to increased cash and mineral reserves backing the new currency, Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG). These reserves have risen from US$2...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 10:34hrs | 92 | by Staff reporter
Flimsy tactics to resist use of ZiG exposed
Some shops in Bulawayo are defying government regulations by exclusively trading in US dollars and South African rand, ignoring the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency, despite legal obligations under Statut...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 06:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe banks downplay ZWG shortages
Zimbabwe's banking sector has sought to downplay reports of severe liquidity shortages following the introduction of the new Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) currency by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) on April...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:32hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Does Mnangagwa intend stabilizing the economy by creating a phantom currency?
Does Mnangagwa intend stabilizing the economy by creating a phantom currency?Ever since the Zimbabwe government announced a new currency on 5th April 2024, they have never ceased bragging over...Published: 26 Jun 2024 at 20:56hrs | 6 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
RBZ, kombi operators meet over change
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has reported that despite releasing ZiG55 million in small notes and coins since April, the domestic market continues to experience a shortage of change. ...Published: 11 Jun 2024 at 05:45hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
RBZ moves to boost ZiG circulation
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has announced a plan to increase the circulation and divisibility of Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) coins by urging the public, vendors, and transport operators to obtain coins...Published: 06 Jun 2024 at 07:51hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Only 30% of Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) released to the market
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has disbursed ZiG46 million in notes and coins to banks, but only 30% has been released to the market due to a cash crisis. Introduced on April 5 to replace ...Published: 05 Jun 2024 at 07:22hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter
Kombi operators have not seen ZiG
Public transport operators in Bulawayo deny having encountered Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) notes and coins, disputing claims of rejecting the currency. While some commuters allege rejection of ZiG by ...Published: 05 Jun 2024 at 07:11hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt threatens to sanction businesses
The government has issued a warning to businesses found pricing their goods and services above the official exchange rate in a bid to stabilize the newly introduced currency, Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG)....Published: 28 May 2024 at 10:17hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans complain over ZiG cash shortage
Business operators and residents in Gweru are expressing concerns about the scarcity of the new currency, Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), and are urging the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) to increase the availab...Published: 24 May 2024 at 08:35hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt must support ZiG currency through raft of solid measures
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has been urged to implement a raft of measures, including fiscal discipline, public consultation and policy consistency, if the newly introduced Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) ...Published: 19 May 2024 at 11:55hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
ZiG fails to break Zimbabwe's cash crunch
Informal traders at Harare's Mbare market, a bustling center of commerce generating millions of US dollars weekly, have revealed their ongoing struggle with a cash shortage, hitting women vendors the ...Published: 18 May 2024 at 12:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
RBZ governor to unpack MPS in Bulawayo
The Zimbabwe Independent, in partnership with the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), will tomorrow host an event in Bulawayo to unpack the 2024 Monetary Policy Statement (MPS).Other partners incl...Published: 16 Apr 2024 at 07:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa defends Zimbabwe's new gold-backed currency
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has staunchly defended the newly launched gold-backed ZiG currency, asserting that it exemplifies his government's commitment to harnessing national resources. Mnangagwa m...Published: 12 Apr 2024 at 09:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube pleads for patience on ZiG
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube has pleaded for patience with the recently introduced Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency amid an uproar from the public over the disruptions it has caused to transactions....Published: 12 Apr 2024 at 09:51hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe central bank governor gets a rude awakening
BUSINESS executives yesterday gave Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor John Mushayavanhu a rude awakening after a snap survey which showed that they were not ready to support the new currency....Published: 12 Apr 2024 at 09:49hrs | 53 | by Staff reporter
'Bond notes, Zimdollar had no backing'
BOND notes and the Zimdollar (ZWL$) did not have any backing during their tenure, the central bank has said, raising questions on the facilities that were bandied to be supporting the local currency....Published: 12 Apr 2024 at 09:49hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police to conduct blitz on street traders manipulating ZiG currency
Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has announced plans for law enforcement crackdowns on black market traders accused of manipulating Zimbabwe's new structured currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG). This initi...Published: 11 Apr 2024 at 18:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe banks, service providers successfully configure systems, processes to ZiG
OVER 90 percent of banking institutions and mobile bank service providers have successfully configured their systems and processes in line with the new monetary policy guidelines, paving the way for s...Published: 11 Apr 2024 at 08:39hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Annual independent external audit for RBZ reserves
Independent external auditors shall audit Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) precious minerals and foreign currency reserves backing the country's new currency, Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), once a year as part of...Published: 11 Apr 2024 at 08:32hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
Zimdollar remains legal tender until month-end
The Zimbabwe dollar remains legal tender for all domestic transactions until April 30, when the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) notes and coins will come into circulation, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has s...Published: 10 Apr 2024 at 06:02hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Retailers, service providers switch to ZiG prices
SEVERAL businesses and key service providers had by yesterday successfully converted prices of their goods and services to the new Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency to ensure smooth consumer transactions....Published: 10 Apr 2024 at 06:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's new ZiG spins markets into trading disruptions and uncertainty
Zimbabwe's newly introduced ZiG currency is causing market disruptions and transaction bottlenecks despite central bank assurances that it is backed by gold and foreign currency reserves, amid sceptic...Published: 09 Apr 2024 at 06:24hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
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