Debt denial bankrupting Zimbabwe’s future
The real question is whether borrowed money is used productively and whether governments honour their obligations.
By Newsday
14h ago
Zimcodd demands answers on US$150m AfDB loan
Last month, the AfDB noted that Zimbabwe needed US$2,7 billion in bridge financing to clear arrears owed to international financial institutions.
By Business Reporter
Jun. 23, 2026
Two central banks, one week, opposite directions — and why Washington still sets your borrowing costs
Annual ZiG inflation, on ZimStat figures, eased to 4.4% in May 2026, down from 4.8% in April and a peak of 95.8% in July 2025; US dollar annual inflation is running near 2.8%.
By Isaac Jonas
Jun. 21, 2026
What Zim’s foreign currency surge actually consists of
The FBC Holdings April 2026 Economic Snapshot, one of the more rigorous institutional assessments of the economy, frames the result in broadly positive terms.
By Valentine Muhamba
Jun. 19, 2026
Banks move past 2030 lending barrier
Uncertainty over what currency borrowers would be using after the government’s planned transition from the multi-currency system made banks reluctant to offer long-term credit.
By Freeman Makopa
Jun. 19, 2026
Zimbabwe holds inflation below 5% as oil shock tests central bank’s hard-won gains
The latest figures suggest Zimbabwe’s stabilisation efforts have so far withstood a major external test.
By Valentine Maya
Jun. 16, 2026
National Financial Inclusion Strategy III: A defining opportunity for Zimbabwe's informal economy
Many rural communities continue to face connectivity challenges. Significant gaps remain in access to digital devices, digital literacy, and digital infrastructure.
By Samuel Wadzai
Jun. 14, 2026
FIU turns to AI as Zim battles US$6bn illicit finance threat
Against this backdrop, FIU director-general Oliver Chiperesa says the institution is modernising its surveillance and analytical capabilities to keep pace with emerging threats.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Jun. 12, 2026
‘How ZiG will look like if gold prices plummet’
These coverage levels provide significant comfort that ZiG is adequately backed and that the Reserve Bank has sufficient reserves to support the structured currency framework
By Freeman Makopa
Jun. 12, 2026
