Editorial Comment: ZiG experiment is faltering
Cross recently told Bloomberg that that the liquidity crunch had “now killed the ZiG.” “The ZiG has retreated as a currency of trade and effectively we have dollarised,” he said.
By The Standard
Apr. 6, 2025
RBZ cranks up pressure for businesses to formalise
A 2022 RBZ study found that the informal sector is estimated to generate an annual turnover of US$14,2 billion.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Mar. 4, 2025
Roadmap for firms, investors
The ZSE ended last year with a market capitalisation of US$1,67 billion, which declined further to US$1,48 billion in January 2025 and currently stands at US$1,45 billion.
By Kudakwashe Taimo
Feb. 21, 2025
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We seek to ensure there’s stable financial sector: Mushayavanhu
The success of this strategy will build central bank credibility and trust, thereby increasing confidence in the local currency and reducing dollarisation.
By Freeman Makopa
Feb. 21, 2025
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‘RBZ’s 35% policy rate choking corporate growth’
The RBZ’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained a firm stance against inflationary volatility.
By Freeman Makopa
Feb. 21, 2025
Mushayavanhu looks to current account surplus to liquify market
The rise will be supported by several new RBZ measures.
By Nizbert Moyo
Feb. 21, 2025
Regulatory costs represents 20% of overheads: CZI
A report last month by Imara Asset Management highlighted how the tax system disproportionately affects formal businesses, particularly large corporations.
By Nizbert Moyo
Feb. 12, 2025
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RBZ’s monetary new policy thrust gets mixed reactions
Mutambasere said the policy measures were reactive more than being strategic for the economy.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Feb. 9, 2025
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‘It’s your fault’, RBZ boss tells struggling retailers
He said previously, the TFF was only for the productive sector, adding that they had extended it to retailers due to their “pleas”.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Feb. 7, 2025

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Why impeachment is a big issue for Mnangagwa
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By Miriam Mangwaya and Problem Masau
Apr. 6, 2025