Zimbabwe holds inflation below 5% as oil shock tests central bank’s hard-won gains
The latest figures suggest Zimbabwe’s stabilisation efforts have so far withstood a major external test.
By Valentine Maya
10h ago
RBZ takes monetary policy lessons to schools
“This partnership reflects a shared commitment to equipping our young people with critical financial and economic knowledge,” Mpofu said.
By Concilia Mupezeni
May. 26, 2026
Analysis of Monetary Policy resolutions to stabilise ZiG
A few months after the RBZ launched it into the market in early April 2024, the ZiG experienced frequent increased fluctuations
By Zvikomborero Sibanda
Oct. 11, 2024
Monetary Policy Committee wants Zimdollar taxes
Official statistics show that foreign currency transactions make up 80% of payments with the remainder being made in local currency.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Dec. 5, 2023
Dissecting RBZ Monetary Policy Committee shifts
However, falling international prices for most minerals, such as lithium, nickel, and platinum since the start of 2023 are affecting foreign currency inflows.
By Zvikomborero Sibanda
Nov. 3, 2023
Will gold tokenisation work?
According to the central bank, the tokens are fully backed by physical gold held in its vaults.
By Zvikomborero Sibanda
Oct. 13, 2023
Framework for a gold backed payment card established
A well-placed source at the RBZ told Standardbusiness that the framework had been made with testing already done.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Aug. 6, 2023
Addressing instability, restoring confidence
The economic situation in Zimbabwe is dire, with alarming levels of inflation and a rapid erosion of purchasing power.
By Michael Zuze
Jun. 23, 2023
Vultures: Landscape cleaners and sanitisers facing extinction
The vulture, which is paramount to the maintenance of a healthy environment in the ecosystem, faces myriad human-made challenges in Africa.
By Blessing Mandabva
Jun. 11, 2023
