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ZiG stability spurs Zimbabwe economic recovery

The relative macroeconomic stability that has prevailed since the introduction of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency in April 2024 has boosted business confidence, enabling companies to plan better, set consistent prices, and expand investme…

Published: 20 Oct 2025 at 07:18hrs | | by Staff reporter

IMF's Bangladesh economists must stay out of Zimbabwe

The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) latest report on Zimbabwe's economy follows a familiar script - polite praise for modest progress, followed by subtle warnings and prescriptive reforms that often do more harm than good. At the heart…

Published: 08 Oct 2025 at 17:08hrs | | by Changamire Dombo

RBZ cracks down on ZiG rejection

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has issued a strong warning to businesses and service providers who are refusing to accept the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency,

Published: 09 Aug 2025 at 12:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's resilience: A nation's ability to overcome economic challenges, from sanctions to currency instability

For over two decades, Zimbabwe has been a nation under siege. Economic sanctions, imposed primarily by the United States and its Western allies, have crippled the country's economy, creating one of the most challenging financial landscapes…

Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 10:56hrs | | by Michael Badze

Can Zimbabwe ZiG-zag away from the USD?

ZIMBABWE'S economy has suffered immensely since 2008, when inflation exceeded a million percent.Since then, the government has made six attempts to adopt a local currency, with the latest coming in April 2024 through the ZiG. The ZiG is ba…

Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 15:04hrs | | by Nkosi Moyo

Why Zimbabwe should break free from the US dollar's grip

Government Up Close"Normalcy is that a country must have its own currency," President Mnangagwa is on record highlighting this fact.Some people have argued that one of the gravest financial mistakes Zimbabwe made was to put in place a bask…

Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 13:10hrs | | by Nick Mangwana

ZiG to join global currency club with ISO Code

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is in the process of applying for an International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) code for the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) as it moves to make the unit a standalone currency. ISO currency codes are three-…

Published: 23 May 2024 at 18:25hrs | | by Tafara Shumba

Zimbabweans are distraught by financial trauma

GOOD day, President Emmerson Mnangagwa.Your Excellency, as I see it, Zimbabweans are emotionally drained. They are overwhelmed by the severity of deprivation caused by the collapse of currencies. Verily, citizenry are distraught by financi…

Published: 22 May 2024 at 08:52hrs | | by Cyprian Muketiwa Ndawana

ZiG needs to be backed by RBZ discipline

According to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), a structured currency is a currency that is pegged to a specific exchange rate or currency basket and backed by a bundle of foreign exchange assets like gold.This new "structured currency" t…

Published: 16 Apr 2024 at 17:04hrs | | by Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development

RBZ is the problem not ZiG!

Before going to press on the Zimbabwe currency crisis, I had seven questions I wanted authoritatively answered. Professor Gift Mugano was the answer."Isn't he the one who is supposed to disappear, or something?" Was the immediate reply fro…

Published: 16 Apr 2024 at 16:58hrs | | by Kenneth Mufuka

ZiG Currency: Catalyzing Zimbabwe's Middle-Income Pursuit - Empowering Economic Well-being

Zimbabwe has taken a crucial step in revitalizing the economy and instilling trust in the financial sector by introducing the groundbreaking Zimbabwean Gold-backed Dollar (ZiG) as the official replacement for the declining Zimbabwean dolla…

Published: 10 Apr 2024 at 21:17hrs | | by Elvis Dzvene

Zimbabwe finds a way to turn paper into gold long live Gushungo!!!

Money, the market, free enterprise, free trade, law, and justice, among others - existed in other forms before the colonialists introduced paper currency. The natives had their own functional institutions that served them well for centurie…

Published: 09 Apr 2024 at 15:58hrs | | by Sam Wezhira

Introduction of ZiG Currency and its Economic Impact

On Friday the 5th of April 2024, the Zimbabwe Reserve Bank introduced a new "structured currency" called ZiG to tackle the ongoing economic crisis in the country. The new currency, Zim Gold (ZiG), will be backed by gold, and other precious…

Published: 08 Apr 2024 at 06:02hrs | | by Matthew Dube Esquire

Is an underwear a leading economic indicator?

I was unfamiliar with the Men's Underwear Index - the MUI - until I heard it discussed this week on National Public Radio. Perhaps on the Marketplace Morning Report on WAMC. Or some similarly unassailable repository of economic news and an…

Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 12:42hrs | | by Ralph Gardner Jr.

Dear Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Dr John Mushayavanhu

Dear Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, 1. Please hire a Comms team ASAP. 2. Part of fostering confidence is having timely, reliable, and accessible means of informing the public in advance of key developments. Use official RBZ channels for updates…

Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:21hrs | | by Anonymous

Zimbabwe needs political change, not currency change

ZIMBABWE NEEDS POLITICAL CHANGE NOT A CURRENCY CHANGE.... A currency is a bundle of trust and confidence. A currency is not a currency without confidence and value. Money represents a collective trust in the stability and reliability of th…

Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:02hrs | | by Nelson Chamisa

ZiG is putting lipstick on a pig, says Biti

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) on Friday introduced a new currency to be known as the ZiG, which stands for Zimbabwe Gold.RBZ governor John Mushayavanhu said the ZiG would be structured and set at a market-determined exchange rate. It …

Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 09:31hrs | | by Staff reporter

New currency without public confidence won't solve crisis

The government of Zimbabwe through the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has launched a new currency, which it calls the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG).We have been here before and it is key to understand if the ZiG dollar will be successful.It is impor…

Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 09:29hrs | | by Mlondolozi Ndlovu

We need restoration of economic confidence not new currency

ActionAid Zimbabwe stands firm in its commitment to the economic well-being of Zimbabweans.We have closely monitored the recent announcement regarding the introduction of the new structured currency called Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) with deep con…

Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 09:28hrs | | by ActionAid Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe currency crisis: Time to face the truth

THERE is, of course, no such thing as "a shortage of foreign currency".In open and disciplined markets, all that such a claim reflects is an over-valued local currency, whose managers resist the simple law of supply and demand, at that poi…

Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 09:26hrs | | by Obert Nyandoro

The Zimbabwe currency crisis as seen from abroad!

AS we go to press, US financial news media has become aware of the Zimbabwe financial crisis.Bloomberg news agency and the Financial Times have reported authoritatively on the events surrounding the loss of value of the Zee dollar.While th…

Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 09:25hrs | | by Kenneth Mafuka

Strategic Analysis of Zimbabwe's Monetary Policy and Its Implications on the Real Estate Sector

Introduction The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe unveiled a new monetary policy aimed at stabilizing the country's currency and economy. The policy focuses on restoring price and exchange rate stability, remonetizing the local currency, and rebui…

Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 08:17hrs | | by Dr Bekithemba Mpofu

Will the new â€˜ZiG' â€˜gold backed' digital currency alleviate Zimbabwe's currency stability woes?

THE chronic problem of Zimbabwe's economy has its roots in the land reform activities that began more than 30 years ago.The principle of â€˜ethnic balance' in land ownership was fair. The problem was in its implementation.Macro farms opera…

Published: 08 Oct 2023 at 07:02hrs | | by John Mc Keown

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Building wealth in the digital age: A guide for modern Zimbabwean investors

Jah Prayzah Set for Harare Shutdown Concert

Senior citizen in court for allegedly fondling minor at church

Tagwirei Splashes US$5 Million in Harare Empowerment Drive

Mubaiwa cleared of fraud charges after NetOne withdrawal

Mubaiwa cleared of fraud charges after NetOne withdrawal

Mubaiwa cleared of fraud charges after NetOne withdrawal

Modern challenges shaping the future of casino operations

Geza defends Chiwenga's military attire at ZDF handover ceremony

Victory for the Khumalo family: High Court restores removes Zanele Khumalo as Regent Chief

Zimbabwe's call for body donations is ultimately a call to disrespect our deceased loved ones

Govt, SEEDCO struggle to protect farmers against counterfeit seeds

Education minister assures no exam leakages since 2023

Matobo RDC Seeks US$585K Loan for Lodge Construction, Tractor Loader and Vehicles

Zanu-PF mobilises grassroots for Mnangagwa term extension

Muza bullet header rocks Bosso

Filabusi makorokoza jailed for attempted murder

99% of Zesa customers on pre-paid meters

Maskiri arrested over goat sale scam

8 000 Bulawayo homeowners get offer letters

Uptake of dual citizenship by Malawians in Zimbabwe increases

War veterans to benefit from duty-free vehicle imports

Mnangagwa joins world leaders at key indaba

Chiwenga challenges unfair mineral extraction at G20

Technology fuels GBV, Zimbabwe minister says

Zimbabwean man sentenced to seven years for crude oil theft

Drug dealer in hot soup

Zimbabwe lifts cement import restrictions after Dangote visit

Zimbabwe Supreme Court Judge dies

Prophet Magaya's Yadah relegated

Court delays derail multi-billion cyber city project

Chivayo marks 45th birthday with US$5.3 million giveaway

Zimbabwe's mineral exports to hit US$6,5 billion mark

CMED introduces 18 electric buses in Zimbabwe

Chiefs demand hefty pay-outs for Gukurahundi

Gwanda residential project remains in limbo

Suspect in US$4m Ecobank Bulawayo heist extradited

Reprieve for defaulting Victoria Falls residents

Insiza RDC bans unauthorized borehole drilling

Tshabangu group now wants 10-year poll freeze

Mnangagwa halts Zanu-PF Harare rallies

Harare cartels fuelling Bulawayo chaos

Cops arrested in extortion sting operation

Zimbabwe's mining sector leads in non-performing loans

Edgars undertakes major strategy

Mnangagwa's army vehicles yet to be officially received

Coltart denies Town Clerk contract extension

Mom fatally stabs son (3)

Mnangagwa returns home after visit to Mozambique

Mother arrested over brutal assault

Lupane State University students win innovation prize

Geza defends Chiwenga's military attire at ZDF handover ceremony

The harder the Zimbabwe regime pushes citizens into believing economy improving the more unbelievable they sound!

Zimbabwe road carnage claiming 5 people every day

Zimbabwe is at peace, says Mnangagwa

Zimbabwe tightens border security to curb trafficking

Tagwirei Splashes US$5 Million in Harare Empowerment Drive

Zimbabwean woman dies at South African hospital; neglected due to her nationality

Senior citizen in court for allegedly fondling minor at church

Victory for the Khumalo family: High Court restores removes Zanele Khumalo as Regent Chief

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