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Why the US dollar remains Zimbabwe’s currency of trust

Buoyed by this stability, RBZ has gone as far as declaring that it is now safer to save in ZiG than in the US dollar.

By Newsday 5h ago

Why the US dollar remains Zimbabwe’s currency of trust

EditorialComment: ZiG ambitions meet old scars in the business sector

Authorities now want the ZiG to become the primary legal tender, ending years of reliance on the US dollar as the dominant currency of trade.

By The Standard 21h ago

EditorialComment: ZiG ambitions meet old scars in the business sector

Price stability on paper, strain in practice

Compounding this is the reality that many prices, rents and contracts remain denominated or indexed in US dollars.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Jan. 30, 2026

Price stability on paper, strain in practice

ZiG now better than US$: RBZ

He noted that the foundation for the ZiG’s stability is strengthening, revealing that foreign currency reserves have climbed to US$1,2 billion by December 2025.

By Nizbert Moyo Jan. 29, 2026

RBZ has won the stability battle; growth must follow

THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) last week released its quarterly snapshot for the period ended December 31, 2025, painting a largely positive picture on currency, price and financial sector

By Newsday Jan. 19, 2026

RBZ has won the stability battle; growth must follow

Harare blames residents for chaos

Addressing journalists at Town House recently, Mafume warned that the financial burden has become critical.

By Gracious Daniel Jan. 18, 2026

Cafca warns of operational strains

The company cited limited convertibility of Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), which has hampered its ability to secure US dollars needed to import essential raw materials.

By Tatira Zwinoira Jan. 16, 2026

Stability encouraging, but caution still needed

Inflation has slowed sharply, the exchange rate has steadied, and monetary policy appears more disciplined than in recent years.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Jan. 16, 2026

Stability encouraging, but caution still needed

Kadoma slashes license fees

The reduction in fees was part of the city's efforts to improve the ease of doing business and create a more conducive environment for entrepreneurship and innovation.

By Azriel Chimeno Jan. 11, 2026