Interest rates seen tumbling below 20%

RBZ deputy governor Innocent Matshe said several measures taken by the central bank early this month, including the launch of the new currency, would stabilise the economy.
By Mthandazo Nyoni 12h ago

Will ZiG currency survive the economic crisis?

Hedging a local currency against gold reserves is ideal in a fully functional economy; unfortunately in our situation that is not the case.
By Abednico Bhebhe 12h ago

RBZ promises SMEs financial injection

According to the RBZ, SMEs account for only 4% of the total loans, despite them making up an estimated 70% of the economy.
By Melody Chikono and Belinda Chiroodza Apr. 23, 2024

Fiscal discipline key for ZiG stability

The social justice watchdog advised the government to create ZiG demand through demanding payment of all government taxes and government services in the new currency.
By Priviledge Gumbodete Apr. 23, 2024

ZiG doomed by overall lack of transparency

 The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s decision to introduce the ZiG electronically before hard currency is available has sparked panic.

‘Inflation forecast unrealistic’

As such, monthly inflation rates are expected to be well below 1%, while annual inflation is projected to close the year below 5%.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Apr. 19, 2024

Why are we losing our country’s wealth?.

Also, Mushayavanhu opened the bank’s vaults showing the country only had 1,5 tonnes of gold with another one tonne reportedly being kept outside Zimbabwe.
By Tatira Zwinoira Apr. 19, 2024

Editor’s Memo : Why are we losing our country’s wealth?

We need answers as to how people tasked with protecting the country’s wealth are losing so much of its wealth.
By Tatira Zwinoira Apr. 19, 2024

Reflections on the 2024 Monetary Policy Statement

The new governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (Dr John Mushayavanhu) presented the Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) on the 5th of April 2024.
By Admire Nyabunze Apr. 19, 2024