RBZ’s tight policy thrust starving economy
ZIMBABWEANS are surrendering their beds and fridges in a desperate bid to survive.
By Newsday News
Aug. 15, 2025
Cash-strapped Zimbos pledge property for loans
“In terms of the value of movable collateral, banks accounted for ZiG32 billion, while law firms registering on behalf of clients recorded a total value of ZiG23,9 billion.”
By Tatira Zwinoira
Aug. 8, 2025
Banking sector profits drop in tough first half
Zimbabwe’s banking sector reported a sharp plunge in profits during the first half of 2025, with aggregate earnings falling to ZiG5,0 billion, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) said yesterday.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Aug. 8, 2025
Central bank signals liquidity relief despite cash crunch
Consequently, the RBZ is responding to the deepening liquidity crunch that has stalled lending and strained economic activity resultantly.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Aug. 8, 2025
RBZ unearths looting in real estate industry....as Zimra busts US$10m contraband in six months
The RBZ noted that major financial crimes behind IFFs included “tax evasion, corruption, fraud, drug trafficking, smuggling and illegal
By Mthandazo Nyoni and Julia Ndlela
Jul. 18, 2025
RBZ in drive to improve savings
There have been general concerns in Zimbabwe that consumers lack a savings culture.
By Belinda Chiroodza
Jul. 13, 2025
Editor’s Memo: Why inflation remains a pain
In South Africa, inflation sits at 5,5%. Zambia, 14,7%. Malawi is creeping toward discomfort at 28,6%, Angola posts 21,3%
By Shame Makoshori
Jul. 11, 2025
ZNCC in fresh push for low interest rates
Banker and financial expert Tawanda Nyambirai said the special reserve requirements were higher than those in the region.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Jul. 8, 2025
Former RBZ boss exposes couple employees
Gono said Makoni, through a fraudulent court process, blocked them entry to Valley Lodge and his workers were being arrested day and night by police officers
By Desmond Chingarande
Jul. 5, 2025
