Still, campaigners have argued that it has taken too long for Zimbabwe to redress the problem, as pensioners were suffering under the current harsh economic environment.

Edgars Stores Limited chief executive officer Sevious Mushosho noted that smuggled clothes had taken a big share of the clothing retail market.

According to statements dated May 29 and July 17, 2025, RioZim was negotiating with potential investors for a US$20 million working capital injection.

According to the 2026 budget, the government is targeting to collect revenues amounting to ZiG288 billion (US$9,4 billion) against planned expenditures of ZiG290,9 billion (US$9,5 billion). 

“I’m so happy and proud of the industry because TSF has announced to me today that our farmers will be paid within 30 minutes,” Haritatos said. 

The move toward a single local currency depends on several "conditions precedent" designed to provide market comfort.