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IH sees liquidity improving on mining and agriculture rebound

This comes as the country is facing a liquidity crunch caused by stringent fiscal and monetary measures meant to support the Zimbabwe Gold currency.

By Business Reporter Apr. 8, 2025

IH sees liquidity improving on mining and agriculture rebound

Gloomy anniversary : US dollar suffocates the ZiG

The ZiG is being used to settle mostly minor transactions including utility and tax payments and a portion of civil servant wages.

By Ray Ndlovu Apr. 6, 2025

Gloomy anniversary : US dollar suffocates the ZiG

Step up, Gwanyanya tells local authorities

The economist noted that local authorities needed to enhance service delivery implementation and be accountable to rate payers.

By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Mar. 14, 2025

Step up, Gwanyanya tells local authorities

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‘RBZ’s 35% policy rate choking corporate growth’

The RBZ’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained a firm stance against inflationary volatility.

By Freeman Makopa Feb. 21, 2025

‘RBZ’s 35% policy rate choking corporate growth’

Balancing stability, the digital transformation, tax expansion

At the heart of this policy is a commitment to fostering price and currency stability while ensuring a sustainable financial sector.

By Equity Axis Feb. 14, 2025

Balancing stability, the digital transformation, tax expansion

Markets anxious as central bank inflicts more pain on companies

Many exporters rely heavily on retained foreign currency to import raw materials, pay foreign suppliers, and service external debts.

By Tatira Zwinoira Feb. 14, 2025

Markets anxious as central bank inflicts more pain on companies

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RBZ accuses bankers of charging excessive fees

Instead, the central bank found that these depositors are keeping such cash in safe deposit boxes held with financial institutions and security companies.

By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Feb. 13, 2025

RBZ accuses bankers of charging excessive fees

HDC bemoans RBZ 5% decrease in export retention

HDC’s concerns come as they are targeting exports of US$1,32 billion for the year from increasing the area under horticulture from 36 600 hectares (ha) to 55 300ha.

By Business Reporter Feb. 7, 2025

HDC bemoans RBZ 5% decrease in export retention

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‘Liberalise exchange rate’ calls grow ahead of 2025 MPS

The CZR urged the central bank to introduce policies that strengthen confidence in the ZiG as the currency’s volatility continues to wipe out business and consumer earnings.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Feb. 6, 2025