Zim annual inflation rate 538% in June: Old Mutual
The annual inflation rate provided by Old Mutual appears as local authorities ceased to report the annual inflation following the introduction of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency on April 5 this year.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Sep. 27, 2024
Can Zim ZiG-zag away from the USD?
Zimbabwe is currently heavily reliant on the US dollar (USD) as the main denominating currency in the economy.
By Nkosi Moyo
Sep. 13, 2024
State of the pension industry
In the current economic environment that money is not enough to either maintain a lifestyle or to motivate someone to willingly participate in a pension scheme.
By Rufaro Hozheri
Jul. 26, 2024
Ceteris Paribus: ZiG a gamble in a volatile world
However, this gold linkage, with its possible upsides, has proved to be a rather double-edged sword, with potentially reduced control over fluctuations.
By Tinashe Duma
Jul. 12, 2024
Zim economy on the upswing, rating agency says
The firm has offices in London, the United Kingdom, Spain and the African regions such as Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Jul. 12, 2024
Gendered perspective on structured currency.
Annual inflation had reached over 1 000% and market trading including payments of public services, taxes, and fuel are predominantly pegged at USD prices.
By Vanessa Jaravaza
May. 17, 2024
Economic policies and REITs
These dynamics directly and immediately impact REITs, which rely on a stable economic environment to ensure consistent returns.
By Mike Juru
May. 17, 2024
Ceteris Paribus: Is ZSE poised to preserve value?
ZiG, backed by a basket of foreign currencies, gold, and other precious metals, replaced the ZWL (Zimbabwe dollar)
By Tinashe Duma
Apr. 26, 2024
‘New currency averted systems crash’
It replaced the Zimbabwe dollar (ZWL), which had to be decommissioned after depreciating rapidly against the US dollar, complicating an already dire economic situation.
Flawed interbank market inflicts fresh blows
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By Shame Makoshori and Freeman Makopa
Oct. 4, 2024