Charity, cars and controversy: Chivayo changes the rules of philanthropy

To others, he represents the blurred lines between commerce, politics and spectacle. 
By Gilbert Munetsi and Forward Nyanyiwa Mar. 22, 2026

Practise what you preach on ZiG

Charges for passports, duties, and other official services, including fuel, which remains a reference point in the parallel market, should be payable exclusively in ZiG.
By The Zimbabwe Independent Mar. 20, 2026

Price stability on paper, strain in practice

Compounding this is the reality that many prices, rents and contracts remain denominated or indexed in US dollars.
By The Zimbabwe Independent Jan. 30, 2026

A display of grandeur that feels out of touch

This fixation seems to be a core part of its governance, repeated time and again while more pressing national issues are left to languish.
By The Zimbabwe Independent Oct. 31, 2025
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ZSE Holdings plots third bourse to oil battered firms

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe also recognised the challenges faced by smaller companies and created a dedicated foreign currency auction platform for them,
By Blessed Ndlovu Aug. 29, 2025

Old Mutual Zimbabwe adopts USD reporting amid strong forex earning

The increase was largely driven by a 67,9% jump in insurance revenue to ZiG1,03 billion from the comparative period.
By Business Reporter Aug. 29, 2025

Illegality beyond street-level trade

Illegal money-changing has entrenched itself as one of Zimbabwe’s most lucrative informal economic activities, generating millions of United States dollars
By The Zimbabwe Independent Jul. 25, 2025

Stable but sidelined: Why ZiG fails to win confidence

In October, Tanganda’s board announced it was considering delisting from the ZSE in favour of VFEX. However, the company later shelved the plan.
By Kudakwashe Taimo Jul. 18, 2025

Markets slam ‘extortionist’ ethanol pricing

While the move was intended to promote the use of locally-produced ethanol, its pricing has sparked widespread criticism. 
By Blessed Ndlovu Feb. 28, 2025