October ZiG inflation plunges 50 percentage points, sparking questions
THE Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) annual inflation rate for October reportedly fell by 50 percentage points to 32,7%, despite the exchange rate barely moving and consumer prices remaining high
By Tatira Zwinoira
Oct. 29, 2025
Zanu PF sits on US$10m war chest
The treasure is reported in the central committee report to the 22nd National People’s Conference which ended in Mutare on Saturday last week.
By Sydney Kawadza
Oct. 21, 2025
Golden promise against the ghost of past currency crises
This latest attempt to de-dollarise the economy faces a formidable challenge: overcoming a tumultuous history marked by hyperinflation and five previous failed currency regimes.
By Lovemore Nyawo
Oct. 10, 2025
EditorialComment: Zimbabwe’s de-dollarisation roadmap needs clarification
There have been six attempts to revive the local currency since then with the latest attempt being the introduction of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) in April last year.
By The Standard
Oct. 5, 2025
RBZ pledges permanent ZiG backing to shore it up
The market has recently been rattled by the government announcing its attention to abandon the multi-currency regime by 2030, with many calling the move premature.
By Belinda Chiroodza
Aug. 26, 2025
Be clear on de-dollarisation, FBC urges RBZ
FBC Holdings Limited has urged the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) to come up with a clear framework on de-dollarisation
By Concilia Mupezeni
Aug. 15, 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
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
Exchange rate distortions cause GDP rise to US$45,7bn
The distortion arises from the fact that on April 5, 2024, the current domestic currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), was introduced replacing the previous currency, the Zimbabwe dollar.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Aug. 1, 2025
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