Zim’s perpetual struggle for monetary sovereignty
ZiG, like its predecessors, will survive only if it is backed by domestic production that generates real, tradable value.
By Lawrence Makamanzi
Jan. 5, 2026
Interview: Zimbabwe inflation to hit single digits soon - RBZ
Inflation is expected to continue a downward trajectory, reaching single-digit levels in the first quarter of 2026.
By Freeman Makopa
Dec. 19, 2025
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2026 budget: Zanu PF MPs whipped into line
The minister also introduced new taxes, including a 15% digital services withholding tax on global tech giants such as Google, YouTube, and satellite internet provider Starlink.
By Staff Reporter
Dec. 14, 2025
Is Zim economy on the move? Let us find out
Zimbabwe continues to face mounting fiscal pressures amid a collapsed fiscal space, leading it to implement tax hikes and increase borrowing to raise revenues.
By Zvikomborero Sibanda
Nov. 28, 2025
Revisiting guardrails against unsustainable debt arrears
These arrears make Zimbabwe a higher default risk compared to countries that remain up-to-date with their debt repayments.
By Kevin Tutani
Nov. 14, 2025
Zimbabwe’s 2025 rebound stronger than expected - IMF
The IMF team, led by Wojciech Maliszewski, visited Zimbabwe from October 29 to November 5 as part of its regular engagement with the government and other stakeholders.
By Alfonce Mbizwo
Nov. 7, 2025
Audit Zimbabwe’s debt
Two recent reports by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank have put Zimbabwe’s debt at a staggering US$23.3 billion, a big variance from the figures given by the government.
By The Standard
Oct. 12, 2025
ZiG overvalued, stability artificial: IMF
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has poked holes into the government’s claims that the stability of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency reflects sound policy,
By Tatira Zwinoira
Oct. 7, 2025
EditorialComment: Zimbabwe’s de-dollarisation roadmap needs clarification
There have been six attempts to revive the local currency since then with the latest attempt being the introduction of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) in April last year.
By The Standard
Oct. 5, 2025
