Mono-currency timeline talk premature, scary
The government’s renewed push toward phasing out the United States dollar in favour of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG)
By Editor
Apr. 17, 2026
Scepticism on new ZiG rollout not without reason
According to the RBZ, the new denominations include ZiG50, ZiG100 and ZiG200, while the ZiG10 and ZiG20 have been upgraded with enhanced security features.
By Eddie Zvinonzwa
Apr. 10, 2026
ZiG gamble rattles state contractors ‘Government attempts to fix old problem, risks new side effects’
“This represents a high-stakes attempt to fix old problems, but it will definitely bring side effects,” Manzungu told the Zimbabwe Independent.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Mar. 27, 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
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
ZiG depreciates by 2,86% in May: IH Securities
Meanwhile, the year-on-year US dollar inflation rate decelerated to 13,9%, a 0,5 percentage points decline from April, showing that high greenback pricing remains stable.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Jun. 10, 2025
Inflation surge exposes economic strain
This means prices of goods and services on average rose by 11,5% in USD in the month compared to the prior month outturn of just 0,6%.
By Equity Axis
Feb. 7, 2025
USD prices jump in January
Formal businesses are increasing the foreign currency prices for their goods and services to cover the losses they are making from the depreciation of the local currency.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Jan. 29, 2025
