THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has urged the business community and consumers to embrace the recently introduced Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) notes, paying close attention to their security features.
The RBZ announced an upgraded series of ZiG banknotes and coins, set to start circulating on April 7, 2026. These notes are designed to be more durable, secure, and user-friendly compared to the original April 2024 series.
In an interview with Standard People at a workshop in Mudzi district, RBZ information and technology director Josephat Mutepfa said the central bank had embarked on an awareness campaign to instil confidence in the community and encourage the use of the local currency.
The workshop was hosted by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (Potraz) in partnership with the Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Praz), the Consumer Protection Commission (CPC), and the Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ) at Makaha business centre.
“The new notes are strong, unique, and will start circulating on April 7,” Mutepfa said.
“We have engaged the business community to prioritize the local currency because if they refuse the ZiG, then consumers cannot use the new notes.
“The RBZ governor has started engaging various stakeholders to ensure the new notes are accepted just like any other currency in Zimbabwe.”
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CCZ public relations manager Christopher Kamba noted that there has been limited circulation of ZiG notes since their initial introduction.
Kamba urged the RBZ and other policymakers to conduct extensive awareness campaigns to ensure that people in remote areas are familiar with the new notes before they enter wide circulation.
Charles Munyonga, the councillor for Ward 14 in Mudzi, emphasised the need for cooperation.
“The government should also make sure that villagers and the business community embrace and accept the new notes to avoid disruptions,” Munyonga said.
Takunda Pembere, a villager in Makaha, told Standard People that more consumer awareness campaigns are needed to help citizens understand their rights.
However, Potraz deputy director of economics, tariffs, and competition, Vengesai Magadzire, added that it was also the responsibility of consumers to guard the network infrastructure built in their areas to ensure that information remains easily accessible to them.
