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‘Liberalise exchange rate’ calls grow ahead of 2025 MPS
The CZR urged the central bank to introduce policies that strengthen confidence in the ZiG as the currency’s volatility continues to wipe out business and consumer earnings.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Feb. 6, 2025
Retailers wail over illicit goods
Consumers are turning to illicit goods for affordability, as goods in the formal establishments are increasingly becoming expensive in United States dollar and in local currency.
By Lee Musaidzi
Jan. 29, 2025
No to forced de-dollarisation: Retailers
United Kingdom-based economist Chenayimoyo Mutambasere said government had to do more to build trust in the local currency.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Oct. 2, 2024
Retailers push for dialogue amid tough environment
The call comes as prices of basic commodities have been rising recently, directly impacting the general public who are already struggling with low disposable income.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Sep. 23, 2024
Banks downplay ZWG shortages
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe switched to the Zimbabwe Gold currency after abandoning the rapidly depreciating Zimbabwe dollar.
By Tatira Zwinoira and Blessed Ndlovu
Jun. 28, 2024
El Niño to slow wholesale, retail growth
This was revealed by CZR president Denford Mutashu at the top 200 retail and wholesale value chain leaders’ awards for 2023 on Friday last week.
By Blessed Ndlovu
May. 21, 2024
Consumer markets in turmoil, stocks battered as ZiG settles… now, retailers warn delayed notes increasing US dollar addiction
ZSE’s All Share Index has plummeted by 99,95% since April 5, when the gold-backed currency was announced.
By Julia Ndlela
Apr. 26, 2024
Availability will stabilise sugar prices
In a statement this week, the Zimbabwe Sugar Association (ZSA) said it holds adequate sugar stocks for local consumption.
By Newsday
Apr. 13, 2024
Increase in sugar prices unwarranted: Mutashu
Mutashu said the recommended retail price ranged from US$2,60 (ZiG 33,75) to US$2,80 (ZiG37,80) for 2kg of both brown and white sugar.
By Priveledge Gumbodete
Apr. 12, 2024
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New movement vows to stop Mnangagwa third term bid, throws weight behind Chiwenga
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Feb. 16, 2025
