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Household goods pledged as loan collateral double in 2025

In the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s (RBZ) 2026 Monetary Policy Statement, active loan clients in the microfinance sector declined sharply to 422 358 last year from 575 217 in the prior year.

By Tatira Zwinoira Feb. 27, 2026

Household goods pledged as loan collateral double in 2025

Monetary policy must confront economic realities

THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is expected to deliver its 2026 Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) today, and expectations are high.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Feb. 27, 2026

Monetary policy must confront economic realities

It’s time to loosen the reins

RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor John Mushayavanhu stands at a critical policy crossroads as he prepares to present his Monetary Policy Statement this month.

By Newsday Feb. 17, 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

Interview: Zimbabwe inflation to hit single digits soon - RBZ

RBZ’s tight policy thrust starving economy

ZIMBABWEANS are surrendering their beds and fridges in a desperate bid to survive.

By Newsday News Aug. 15, 2025

RBZ’s tight policy thrust starving economy

Beverage makers bemoan high interest rates

BEVERAGE makers say the central bank’s 35% bank policy rate is straining expansion plans as it increases the cost of borrowing

By Melody Chikono Aug. 14, 2025

Beverage makers bemoan high interest rates

Cash-strapped Zimbos pledge property for loans

“In terms of the value of movable collateral, banks accounted for ZiG32 billion, while law firms registering on behalf of clients recorded a total value of ZiG23,9 billion.”

By Tatira Zwinoira Aug. 8, 2025