Finance - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : Finance

MPs give RBZ June 30 deadline to cut interest rates

Instead, the current 35% rate “reflects RBZ’s cautious stance, acknowledging the possibility of renewed inflationary pressures,” the report noted.

By Lesley Kufandada May. 15, 2026

MPs give RBZ June 30 deadline to cut interest rates

Zimbabwe just approved free bank accounts for small businesses.

The numbers make the ambition of the announcement clear. ZimStat's 2023 Economic Census

By Valentine Maya May. 14, 2026

Zimbabwe just approved free bank accounts for small businesses.

Why health fee cuts may not lower medical bills

The main reason is structural: Zimbabwe has no binding mechanism requiring private hospitals, pharmacies or doctors to pass cost savings on to consumers.

By Valentine Maya May. 14, 2026

Why health fee cuts may not lower medical bills

Zimbabwe bank withdrawal fees cut

The cap prevents banks from charging higher withdrawal rates, although institutions may set fees below 2%.

By Valentine Maya May. 14, 2026

Zimbabwe cuts import licence fees, but businesses may feel little relief

But the fee reduction is not yet legally effective.

By Valentine Maya May. 13, 2026

Zimbabwe cuts import licence fees, but businesses may feel little relief

Your Import Licence Just Got Cheaper. Will That Save You Any Money?

"Finally," ran one widely shared post. "The government is listening."

By Valentine Maya May. 13, 2026

Your Import Licence Just Got Cheaper. Will That Save You Any Money?

Zimbabwe to cut mobile money charges in financial sector reforms

Mobile money users have long complained about high transfer costs, including the Intermediated Money Transfer Tax (IMTT) and charges levied by service providers.

By Boitumelo Makhurane May. 12, 2026