RBZ chief ‘disappointed’ as banks shun ZiG1,2bn war chest

Senior bankers who spoke on condition of anonymity said the core issue was not liquidity availability, but pricing.
By Freeman Makopa Apr. 24, 2026

Pump revolt: ZiG currency turned away

“We have been told to stick to US dollars for now because that is how the company is sourcing fuel.”
By Brent Shamu Apr. 24, 2026

Zimbabwe gold output rises 8% to 9 tonnes in Q1

The segment accounted for nearly 70% of total deliveries, contributing 6.51 tonnes between January and March, while large-scale producers delivered 2.8 tonnes.
By Tatenda Kunaka Apr. 17, 2026

Mono-currency timeline talk premature, scary

The government’s renewed push toward phasing out the United States dollar in favour of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG)
By Editor Apr. 17, 2026

The PSC: Where critics go to ‘serve’ in silence

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has released the new notes of the funny money know as Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) amid pomp and fanfare.
By Doctor Stop It Apr. 12, 2026

Scepticism on new ZiG rollout not without reason

According to the RBZ, the new denominations include ZiG50, ZiG100 and ZiG200, while the ZiG10 and ZiG20 have been upgraded with enhanced security features.
By Eddie Zvinonzwa Apr. 10, 2026

No missile will break our inflation resolve, says RBZ

The assurance came as global crude markets reeled from a war that has disrupted flows through a strategic artery handling roughly 20% of world oil supply. 
By Mthandazo Nyoni Mar. 27, 2026

ZiG annual inflation rises to 4,4% in March

The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat) on Thursday reported that annual ZiG inflation increased from 3,8% in February to 4,4% in March. 
By Business Reporter Mar. 26, 2026

Suppliers, contractors to have access to forex: RBZ

RBZ governor John Mushayavanhu welcomed the initiative, saying it promotes the use of ZiG and sets the stage for a transition to exclusive domestic currency usage.