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Stanbic Bank expands remote branches for tobacco season

He said the facilities would also save time and transport costs for farmers operating in remote areas.

By Business Reporter 8h ago

Stanbic Bank expands remote branches for tobacco season

RBZ reports 8% growth, rising reserves and stronger ZiG

The ZiG currency, introduced in 2024 as the latest attempt to establish a stable currency in over a decade, initially struggled for credibility.

By Sharon Zebra and Lesley Kufandada May. 19, 2026

RBZ reports 8% growth, rising reserves and stronger ZiG

Zimbabwe central bank employee was sentenced to three years in prison for stealing $1,500 and placing bets on Aviator

The defendant in the theft case at the country’s central bank, 44-year-old Pets Napwaro, lives on George Drive in the Masasa area of Harare.

By The Zimbabwe Independent May. 14, 2026

Zimbabwe central bank employee was sentenced to three years in prison for stealing $1,500 and placing bets on Aviator

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.

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

Can You Actually Get Gold for Your ZiG?

The central tension of the ZiG lies in a technicality that most citizens find misleading.

By Valentine Maya May. 12, 2026

New ZiG notes ease change crisis but trust deficiency persists

As we reach the mid-point of 2026, the question is no longer just whether the ZiG has survived, but whether it has truly earned the trust of the Zimbabwean people.

By Valentine Maya May. 12, 2026

New ZiG notes ease change crisis but trust deficiency persists

Fuel price shocks lift Zim inflation

Last month, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) cautioned that inflation would remain elevated between the months of March and June following fuel price increases.

By Blessed Ndlovu Apr. 28, 2026