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Topic : John Mushayavanhu

RBZ must take flak for ZiG’s challenges

The central bank said it was working with banking institutions to ensure the wider availability and distribution of ZiG through banking halls and automated teller machines (ATMs).

By Newsday Jun. 19, 2025

Industries rebel against prohibitive policy rate... as big lenders adopt a precautionary stance

At the core of the impasse is the refusal by commercial banks to lend within the RBZ’s prescribed rate.

By Freeman Makopa May. 16, 2025

Industries rebel against prohibitive policy rate... as big lenders adopt a precautionary stance

Editorial Comment: ZiG experiment is faltering

Cross recently told Bloomberg that that the liquidity crunch had “now killed the ZiG.” “The ZiG has retreated as a currency of trade and effectively we have dollarised,” he said.

By The Standard Apr. 6, 2025

Editorial Comment: ZiG experiment is faltering

RBZ cranks up pressure for businesses to formalise

A 2022 RBZ study found that the informal sector is estimated to generate an annual turnover of US$14,2 billion.

By Blessed Ndlovu Mar. 4, 2025

RBZ cranks up pressure for businesses to formalise

Roadmap for firms, investors

The ZSE ended last year with a market capitalisation of US$1,67 billion, which declined further to US$1,48 billion in January 2025 and currently stands at US$1,45 billion.

By Kudakwashe Taimo Feb. 21, 2025

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We seek to ensure there’s stable financial sector: Mushayavanhu

The success of this strategy will build central bank credibility and trust, thereby increasing confidence in the local currency and reducing dollarisation.

By Freeman Makopa Feb. 21, 2025