Biting the hand that feeds you

The ZiG has lost about half of its value since April last year which may have jolted monetary authorities into action to build sufficient reserves.
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Implications of Zim’s currency surrender policy

By forcing exporters to give up a larger share of their foreign currency earnings, RBZ risks discouraging exports.
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Tobacco farmers’ viability up in smoke

One of the industries reliant on the foreign currency is tobacco, as most of its costs are dollar-denominated amid a volatile local currency.
By Lee Musaidzi Feb. 10, 2025

RBZ's injection of higher ZiG notes could trigger inflation

As regards to marginalised areas, he acknowledged that they needed to do some work to make sure that the ZiG spread to those areas.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Feb. 7, 2025

MPS: More govt control on forex markets

Thursday’s announcement by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) requiring exporters to surrender 30% of their foreign currency earnings indicates a significant change in the country's monetary policy.
By Raymond Tendai Rusinga Feb. 7, 2025

2 company directors dupe Zimra of R10m

Later, it was discovered that nothing was imported despite the funds having been released.
By Trevor Mutsvairo Feb. 7, 2025
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‘It’s your fault’, RBZ boss tells struggling retailers

He said previously, the TFF was only for the productive sector, adding that they had extended it to retailers due to their “pleas”.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Feb. 7, 2025

RBZ goes after informal traders forex, exporters’ proceeds

In his 2025 Monetary Policy Statement yesterday, RBZ governor John Mushayavanhu announced additional measures to shore up foreign currency reserves.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Feb. 7, 2025

Bard Santner appointed new asset manager for Tasimba unit trusts

Bard Santner Investors is part of the Bard Santner Markets Inc, a holding company with interests in asset management, corporate finance, wealth management and remittances.
By Business Reporter Feb. 6, 2025