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A display of grandeur that feels out of touch

This fixation seems to be a core part of its governance, repeated time and again while more pressing national issues are left to languish.

By The Zimbabwe Independent 5h ago

A display of grandeur that feels out of touch

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ZSE Holdings plots third bourse to oil battered firms

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe also recognised the challenges faced by smaller companies and created a dedicated foreign currency auction platform for them,

By Blessed Ndlovu Aug. 29, 2025

ZSE Holdings plots third bourse to oil battered firms

Illegality beyond street-level trade

Illegal money-changing has entrenched itself as one of Zimbabwe’s most lucrative informal economic activities, generating millions of United States dollars

By The Zimbabwe Independent Jul. 25, 2025

ZiG depreciates by 2,86% in May: IH Securities

Meanwhile, the year-on-year US dollar inflation rate decelerated to 13,9%, a 0,5 percentage points decline from April, showing that high greenback pricing remains stable.

By Tatira Zwinoira Jun. 10, 2025

ZiG depreciates by 2,86% in May: IH Securities

Inflation surge exposes economic strain

This means prices of goods and services on average rose by 11,5% in USD in the month compared to the prior month outturn of just 0,6%.

By Equity Axis Feb. 7, 2025

USD prices jump in January

Formal businesses are increasing the foreign currency prices for their goods and services to cover the losses they are making from the depreciation of the local currency.

By Blessed Ndlovu Jan. 29, 2025

Gweru council owed ZiG440m by ratepayers

He, however, said collections in United States dollars had gone down during the same period although he did not provide figures.

By Stephen Chadenga Dec. 13, 2024

Gweru council owed ZiG440m by ratepayers

Zim economy hits crisis point

She also noted that the fact that the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) charges VAT in forex adds another layer of complexity.

By Freeman Makopa Oct. 11, 2024

When the music stops …

We can agree that there are currently places in Zimbabwe where the local currency is not willingly accepted and that will need to be corrected before the music stops.

By Rufaro Hozheri Aug. 16, 2024