Why funeral assurance dominates Zim’s insurance market
In Zimbabwe, funeral assurance is not just insurance; it is culture, economics, and psychology rolled into one.
By Chiedza Kondenga
6h ago
Economy fails to lift millions in first half ‘boom’
Cross noted US$500 million in duties from about US$2 billion in annual car imports was far too little, depriving the state of resources and deepening the inequalities now haunting Zimbabwe.
By Shame Makoshori
6h ago
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
ZiG market usage surges to 40% amid low confidence
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has reported a huge 14 percentage point increase in ZiG (Zimbabwe Gold) usage to 40% until June since its release, amid lingering concerns over accessibility.
By Tatira Zwinoira
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
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It’s much ado about nothing: Mthuli Ncube’s mid-term budget review gets thumbs down
Key sectors such as mining, retail, and manufacturing—vital engines for sustainable economic recovery—were notably absent from any meaningful reform agenda.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Aug. 3, 2025
Zim banks erect firewalls against bad loans — RBZ
The use of reserve money to stabilise the exchange rate was preferred
By Freeman Makopa
Aug. 1, 2025
De-dollarisation requires more than good numbers
The ZiG has brought some stability, with analysts saying it has performed better than previous domestic units in recent times
By Staff Reporter
Jul. 15, 2025
‘ZiG stability longest in recent times’
Since then, the ZiG has devalued to US$1:ZiG26,83, showing relative stability.
By Belinda Chiroodza
Jul. 14, 2025
