ZiG1.2 billion sits unused while businesses beg for credit
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe had an answer ready for the businesses struggling under one of Africa's tightest credit environments.
By Valentine Maya
May. 20, 2026
Zimbabwe just approved free bank accounts for small businesses.
The numbers make the ambition of the announcement clear. ZimStat's 2023 Economic Census
By Valentine Maya
May. 14, 2026
Zimbabwe bank withdrawal fees cut
The cap prevents banks from charging higher withdrawal rates, although institutions may set fees below 2%.
By Valentine Maya
May. 14, 2026
RBZ flags long-term plan to phase out U.S. dollar in domestic transactions
Matshe said the transition to a mono-currency system would be gradual. “Not soon, but one day,” he said, adding that the ZiG had gained about 2.5% in the past three months.
By Sharon Sibindi
Apr. 22, 2026
No missile will break our inflation resolve, says RBZ
The assurance came as global crude markets reeled from a war that has disrupted flows through a strategic artery handling roughly 20% of world oil supply.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Mar. 27, 2026
RBZ cuts limits bank charges, expands mobile and ZipIt limits
This comes after years of depositors complaining of extremely high bank charges, with bankers defending the exorbitant amounts as crucial to staying profitable.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Feb. 27, 2026
Chihowa optimistic of top PSL post
The contestants and PSL governors who vote will gather in the capital on July 25 to replace Farai Jere, who left office to contest for the Zifa presidency.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Jul. 10, 2025
Africa's trade finance gap requires systemic overhaul, says ex-RBZ Governor
His remarks come as Fitch downgraded Afreximbank recently, citing rising credit risks—a move critics argue reflects structural biases in global rating agencies.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Jun. 26, 2025
Mushayavanhu looks to current account surplus to liquify market
The rise will be supported by several new RBZ measures.
By Nizbert Moyo
Feb. 21, 2025
