Financial sector reform: Zim bets on stability and inclusion
Government, financial sector regulators and key players from academia and industry are drafting the Financial Sector Development Strategy to guide the transformation of the country’s financial sector
By Business Reporter
6h ago
ZiG gamble rattles state contractors ‘Government attempts to fix old problem, risks new side effects’
“This represents a high-stakes attempt to fix old problems, but it will definitely bring side effects,” Manzungu told the Zimbabwe Independent.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Mar. 27, 2026
Suppliers, contractors to have access to forex: RBZ
RBZ governor John Mushayavanhu welcomed the initiative, saying it promotes the use of ZiG and sets the stage for a transition to exclusive domestic currency usage.
Zim a mixed bag of growth against broken promises, shattered dreams
Zimbabwe presents a rare paradox — a nation reportedly on a growth trajectory, yet one whose citizens and landscapes tell harrowing stories of pain, suffering and extreme endurance.
By Harry Peter Wilson
Mar. 13, 2026
ZiG holds ground, but credibility gaps persist
This modest stability could provide the foundation for the long-term consolidation of Zimbabwe’s latest currency experiment.
By Eddie Zvinonzwa
Mar. 13, 2026
RBZ roadshows vital to rebuild trust in ZiG
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s decision to embark on nationwide roadshows ahead of the launch of new Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) banknotes next month is both necessary and overdue.
By Newsday
Mar. 10, 2026
Thekwane High clashes with parents over US$ fees
Another parent said the school’s practice contradicted what parents were told.
By Sharon Sibindi
Jan. 15, 2026
National Budget: Did it hit the mark?
Addressing them effectively could shape the nation’s economic future, making this week’s focus not only timely but crucial for the column’s readers.
By Zvikomborero Sibanda
Dec. 12, 2025
Zim economy to grow 6%: Report
THE country’s economy is expected to grow by 6,6% this year, fuelled by agriculture, services and mining, a latest Zimbabwe Economic Update (ZEU) report has revealed.
By Lesley Kufandada
Dec. 5, 2025
ZiG gamble rattles state contractors ‘Government attempts to fix old problem, risks new side effects’
Local News
Mar. 27, 2026
Rivers of human waste open new, scary frontiers in Harare: How Kuwadzana residents are forced to co-exist with their own excreta
Local News
Mar. 27, 2026
