Assessing prospects of new notes in Zim: The ZiG experience

Launched on April 5, 2024, ZiG was rolled out to stabilise the economy amid soaring inflation and a depreciating local currency.
By Raymond Tendai Rusinga Apr. 10, 2025

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
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State diamond miner mulls retrenchments

Impeccable sources with knowledge of the plan said ZCDC's state of finances had resulted in delayed salaries.
By Tinashe Kairiza Apr. 4, 2025
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Crunch blows up banks...revenues, profit suffer as CEOs slam policy

But apart from inspiring potential banking sector disintermediation, steep statutory reserve requirements generally increase costs.
By Shame Makoshori Apr. 4, 2025

Masimba bemoans liquidity crunch

Consequently, revenues for the year were US$56,1 million compared to 2023’s US$53,8 million, representing a 4% growth.
By Lee Musaidzi Apr. 2, 2025

Ipec decries paltry pension contributions

Some pensioners are receiving as little as US$60 pension payouts despite the cost of living being estimated at least US$500 a month.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Mar. 23, 2025
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ZiG is hyperinflationary: Old Mutual

The ZiG was introduced on April 5, 2024 to replace the Zimbabwe dollar, which had taken a battering against the United States dollar.
By Tatira Zwinoira Mar. 19, 2025
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Interbank market in doldrums as...Big banks hold on to surplus cash

While these measures have successfully curbed inflation and strengthened ZiG, they have also led to unintended liquidity distribution challenges.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga and Blessed Ndlovu Mar. 14, 2025

Cafca sees 29% increase in Q1 revenue, bemoans policy changes

In its trading update for its first quarter ended December 31, 2024, Cafca said the period saw industry and commerce adjusting to various changes.
By Blessed Ndlovu Mar. 13, 2025