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Mono-currency conundrum: Top economists speak out

The market is not ready for that. I think we also have a problem by just saying “mono-currency”.

By Staff Reporter 2h ago

Mono-currency conundrum: Top economists speak out

Sharpe urges govt to abandon 2030 mono-currency thrust

WESTPROP Holdings Limited (WestProp) chief executive officer Ken Sharpe has urged the government to abandon its 2030 mono-currency agenda, saying the country is not yet ready.

By Tatira Zwinoira 9h ago

Sharpe urges govt to abandon 2030 mono-currency thrust

Forex revenue drives short-term insurance sector

During the half-year, foreign currency business for short-term insurers accounted for 82% of total insurance revenue.

By Business Reporter Oct. 12, 2025

Forex revenue drives short-term insurance sector

Mono currency theatrics are based on big lie

MONO currency is a right and a great idea, yet its implementation framework is fundamentally not only flawed, but based on evil ideas and lies

By Brian Sedze Sep. 15, 2025

Mono currency theatrics are based on big lie

RBZ holds back as African digital currencies spread

The debate ran under the theme “Digital Currency in Zimbabwe: Towards an Upper Middle Economy”.

By Lynette Manzini Sep. 12, 2025

RBZ holds back as African digital currencies spread

RTG in 18% PAT in FY24

HOSPITALITY firm Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) saw an increase of 18% in profit after tax to US$5,4 million in the full year ended December 31, 2024 driven by increased guest demand

By Ruth Maseko and Belinda Chiroodza Sep. 10, 2025

RBZ chief lays out currency roadmap

Zimbabwe’s central bank said this week it was tapping the accelerator harder, as it pushes to build foreign currency reserves lasting three months and beyond

By Freeman Makopa Jul. 25, 2025

Zimra defends aggressive tax enforcement. . . as forex earning businesses complain about overregulation

Despite this, firms must also pay for several obligations to city councils, multiple statutory bodies and monetary authorities.

By Belinda Chiroodza Jul. 22, 2025

Zimra defends aggressive tax enforcement. . . as forex earning businesses complain about overregulation

Foreign exodus batters ZSE as investor confidence hits new lows

THE Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) is grappling with an unprecedented wave of foreign disinvestment as investors continually fail to remit their local earnings outside the country.

By Melody Chikono  Jul. 17, 2025