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Central bank independence is sacrosanct — and must not be negotiated by deadline

The concern is understandable. Credit is expensive, investment is constrained and firms are struggling to expand in an economy still finding its footing after years of volatility.

By Newsday 11h ago

Central bank independence is sacrosanct — and must not be negotiated by deadline

ZHL revenue jumps 28% as regional push pays off

The group said insurance contract revenue for its reinsurance and reassurance businesses rose 32% compared to the same period last year.

By Business Reporter 11h ago

ZHL revenue jumps 28% as regional push pays off

Can You Actually Get Gold for Your ZiG?

The central tension of the ZiG lies in a technicality that most citizens find misleading.

By Valentine Maya May. 12, 2026

New ZiG notes ease change crisis but trust deficiency persists

As we reach the mid-point of 2026, the question is no longer just whether the ZiG has survived, but whether it has truly earned the trust of the Zimbabwean people.

By Valentine Maya May. 12, 2026

New ZiG notes ease change crisis but trust deficiency persists

Chillspot, Zig Zag in copyright row

Chillspot Records and legendary Midlands-based outfit Zig Zag Band are headed for a legal dispute over alleged copyright infringement linked to the recently released Chigiyo Riddim project.

By Alfred Tembo May. 10, 2026

Hope is not policy: Preparing for the 2026 climate shock in Zimbabwe

For an economy finally showing signs of a pulse—with growth projections for 2026 hovering around 5%—this is more than a weather report; it is a systemic threat.

By Tendai Munhundarima May. 8, 2026

Hope is not policy: Preparing for the 2026 climate shock in Zimbabwe

ZiG is legal tender. So why can't you use it online?

But yet there is a digital glitch in the matrix. If you try to book a ride-hailing app, or pay for groceries on a local website, your ZiG card often feels like a plastic coaster.

By Valentine Maya May. 7, 2026

ZiG is legal tender. So why can't you use it online?

Production vs. prices: Decoding the true pulse of Zimbabwe's 2025 GDP

That divergence between volumes and prices is the central analytical fault line in the latest national accounts.

By Valentine Maya May. 7, 2026

Production vs. prices: Decoding the true pulse of Zimbabwe's 2025 GDP

The ZiG’s BiG5 rollout: Can wildlife designs mask a crisis of confidence?

This echoes the 2024 ZiG launch, where inflation fears kept larger bills out of circulation, leaving the public to grapple with a currency that lacks the utility for high-value trade.

By Valentine Maya May. 7, 2026