De-risking the Global South: A blueprint for CIPS integration, multi-currency reserves and visa-free corridors with China
CIPS integration is critical to breaking financial dominance. Several obstacles remain for African countries.
By Saxon Zvina
Apr. 22, 2026
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
The self-inflicted wound: How US strategy is accelerating the de-dollarisation it fears
The world is not moving on from the dollar tomorrow. But it is building alternatives today. And when the next crisis hits, those alternatives will be ready.
By Saxon Zvina
Apr. 4, 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
Charity, cars and controversy: Chivayo changes the rules of philanthropy
To others, he represents the blurred lines between commerce, politics and spectacle.
By GILBERT MUNETSI and FORWARD NYANYIWA
Mar. 22, 2026
Charity, cars and controversy: Chivayo changes the rules of philanthropy
To others, he represents the blurred lines between commerce, politics and spectacle.
By GILBERT MUNETSI and FORWARD NYANYIWA
Mar. 22, 2026
Makepekepe juggernaut faces Hardrock test
THE green half of Harare is flourishing once again.
By Munyaradzi Madzokere
Mar. 21, 2026
Practise what you preach on ZiG
Charges for passports, duties, and other official services, including fuel, which remains a reference point in the parallel market, should be payable exclusively in ZiG.
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Mar. 20, 2026
JW Oliver Jr.: Entrepreneurial vision anchored in global talent, local impact
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By Tendai Sauta
Apr. 25, 2026




