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.