Zim's currency code changes to ZWG

The central bank encouraged all banking sector players to therefore make necessary arrangements to facilitate a smooth transition to the new currency code.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Jun. 26, 2024

RBZ shuffling cards on economic stability

When the RBZ relaxes the monetary policy by expanding money supply, this is often reflected by increased demand in the economy for goods as well as value preservation.
By Tinashe Duma Mar. 1, 2024

Candid Comment: Structured currency: Will it save the Zimdollar?

Some believe he was talking about providing structure to the local currency through changes to the foreign exchange policy, inflation targets, or interest rate modifications.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Feb. 9, 2024

Zim currency performance: Speculation vs fundamentals

The Lebanese pound depreciated by -89.9% against the United States Dollar (US$), trailed by the ZWL which shed off -88.8% against the US$.
By Tinashe Duma Jan. 5, 2024

Reasons for cautious optimism: From Nigerian banks to Zim mining

We are under no illusions about the macroeconomic and idiosyncratic risks facing such businesses operating throughout Africa.
By Kamal Govan Dec. 17, 2023
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Property buyers shun mortgage bonds

The central bank estimated that there is about US$2 billion cash being exchanged outside formal channels, particularly in the informal sector.
By Tatira Zwinoira Sep. 28, 2023

Why Zim must join debt framework

Using International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates of a US$105 trillion global GDP, a debt to GDP ratio of 290% is deduced from these numbers.
By Kevin Tutani Jul. 21, 2023

Zim banks register strong profits amidst fierce storm

In the period under review, the country experienced high inflation, exchange rates volatilities, power shortages among other challenges.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Jun. 25, 2023

Treasury abandoning responsibility

Today the ZWL is on a steep downwards freefall slope as inflation soars. Inspite of numerous policy pronouncement the country’s economy seems to now be in a freefall crisis.
By Chenayi Mutambasere Jun. 16, 2023