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Govt tightens noose on informal sector

One of the measures include discouraging manufacturers from doing business with informal traders.

By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Jan. 31, 2025

RBZ claims of ballooning gold reserves raise eyebrows

Zimbabwe introduced the gold-backed ZiG in April last year to replace the RTGS that had been battered by inflation.

By Blessed Ndlovu and Lee Musaidzi Jan. 26, 2025

RBZ claims of ballooning gold reserves raise eyebrows

Mthuli Ncube sticks to his guns on the ZiG

Zimbabwean companies are struggling to remain afloat due to a skewed exchange rate, escalating operational costs and soaring inflation.

By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Jan. 19, 2025

Mthuli Ncube sticks to his guns on the ZiG

ZICT boss warns of cryptocurrency scams

When the central bank banned cryptocurrencies, one bitcoin was worth about US$8 800, which peaked to US$101 373,53 as of December 15 this month.

By Lee Musaidzi Dec. 31, 2024

Come back to your senses in 2025

The biggest of them all was the ditching of the RTGS currency, which was replaced by the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) in April, touted as the panacea to the currency crisis and inflation.

By Newsday Dec. 31, 2024

Liquidity crunch vexes battered Zim

By the end of March, the Zimdollar had plummeted to US$1:ZW$22 055,47, down from US$1:ZW$6 104,72 at the end of 2023.

By Tatira Zwinoira Dec. 20, 2024

Aligning ESG with corporate strategy

This resilience does not only protect the company’s bottom line but also builds trust with stakeholders, including employees, customers, and investors.

By Diana Machodo Dec. 13, 2024

High interest rates choke microfinance sector

This decision aims to foster price and exchange rate stability in the economy.

By Lee Musaidzi Dec. 13, 2024

High interest rates choke microfinance sector

Zim GDP takes US$12bn knock faltering ZiG, vicious drought worsen downturn

The cascading setbacks cast doubt on the growth measures outlined in the 2025 National Budget, threatening to derail recovery efforts and deepen Zimbabwe’s economic woes.

By Shame Makoshori Dec. 13, 2024