Africa’s most aggressive policy rate, and what it means for Zim markets
Across Zimbabwe’s formal productive sector, the 35% policy rate has cascaded into extremely high lending costs.
By Blessing Kanyemba
Mar. 6, 2026
RBZ says liquidity, policy consistency key to credibility
As a consequence of the limited liquidity, firms are struggling to secure borrowings from local financial institutions to address their capital needs.
By Blessed Ndlovu and Concilia Mupezeni
Mar. 6, 2026
Zim pension funds bemoan RBZ keeping a 35% bank policy rate
Despite calls to reduce the bank policy rate owing to it making borrowing expensive, the RBZ maintained this at 35% last week in the 2026 Monetary Policy Statement.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Mar. 5, 2026
Household goods pledged as loan collateral double in 2025
In the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s (RBZ) 2026 Monetary Policy Statement, active loan clients in the microfinance sector declined sharply to 422 358 last year from 575 217 in the prior year.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Feb. 27, 2026
Monetary policy must confront economic realities
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is expected to deliver its 2026 Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) today, and expectations are high.
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Feb. 27, 2026
It’s time to loosen the reins
RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor John Mushayavanhu stands at a critical policy crossroads as he prepares to present his Monetary Policy Statement this month.
By Newsday
Feb. 17, 2026
‘Women missing in Zim’s water governance system’
WCoZ reports that women and girls spend hours fetching water, cutting into education, income earning, and caregiving time.
By Patricia Sibanda
Feb. 14, 2026
Will gambling in Zimbabwe keep pace with South Africa’s betting boom?
Online and mobile betting platforms are the key drivers of this growth trend, which provide access to gambling services to all the major provinces in the country.
By Newsday
Feb. 7, 2026
Brand Zim: Reputation and policy posture matter more
A country’s reputation is built through daily signals that citizens, investors and visitors interpret constantly.
By Dennis Mambure
Feb. 6, 2026
