Zimbabwe faces liquidity crisis as US halts foreign aid

In Zimbabwe, banks heavily rely on foreign currency for transactions, trade financing and maintaining reserves.
By Linda Mujuru Feb. 21, 2025

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

Zim’s top counters undervalued...offering attractive buying opportunities

To counter these pressures, the organisation stressed the need for complementary measures to support the formalisation of the economy.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Feb. 14, 2025

Biting the hand that feeds you

The ZiG has lost about half of its value since April last year which may have jolted monetary authorities into action to build sufficient reserves.
By Newsday Feb. 11, 2025

It’s the confidence in the ZiG, stupid!

Zimbabwe’s sixth attempt to introduce a currency that would hold its value against other currencies had gone up in smoke.
By Newsday Feb. 8, 2025
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Tobacco farmers fret over slashed retention fee

Zimbabwe Progressive Tobacco Farmers Association president Mutandwa Mutasa said it is unfortunate that farmers are being taken for granted.
By Nhau Mangirazi Feb. 8, 2025

Industry pleads for govt intervention as more companies shut down

The plea comes as Zimbabwe’s retail sector continues to face significant challenges such as high inflation, foreign currency shortages and increasing competition from informal traders.
By Ophar Mavuri Feb. 8, 2025

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

RBZ slashes forex retention further

In his 2025 Monetary Policy Statement (MPS), RBZ governor John Mushayavanhu reduced the foreign currency retention level from 75% to 70%, with immediate effect. 
By Tatira Zwinoira and Blessed Ndlovu Feb. 7, 2025