Zim de-dollarisation push not realistic, say experts
He added that the process would begin in 2025 and be finalised by 2030.
By Lynette Manzini
Oct. 17, 2025
High bank fees driving people out of formal system, warns ZITAP
The organisation warned that the cost of banking in Zimbabwe is eroding incomes and pushing economic activity back into informal systems.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Oct. 16, 2025
Beverage makers bemoan high interest rates
BEVERAGE makers say the central bank’s 35% bank policy rate is straining expansion plans as it increases the cost of borrowing
By Melody Chikono
Aug. 14, 2025
Cash-strapped Zimbos pledge property for loans
“In terms of the value of movable collateral, banks accounted for ZiG32 billion, while law firms registering on behalf of clients recorded a total value of ZiG23,9 billion.”
By Tatira Zwinoira
Aug. 8, 2025
Editor’s Memo: Why inflation remains a pain
In South Africa, inflation sits at 5,5%. Zambia, 14,7%. Malawi is creeping toward discomfort at 28,6%, Angola posts 21,3%
By Shame Makoshori
Jul. 11, 2025
RBZ must take flak for ZiG’s challenges
The central bank said it was working with banking institutions to ensure the wider availability and distribution of ZiG through banking halls and automated teller machines (ATMs).
By Newsday
Jun. 19, 2025
Industries rebel against prohibitive policy rate... as big lenders adopt a precautionary stance
At the core of the impasse is the refusal by commercial banks to lend within the RBZ’s prescribed rate.
By Freeman Makopa
May. 16, 2025
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
