Car import boom exposes Zim’s shadow cash economy
Data from the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat) show passenger motor vehicle imports rising from about US$2,5 million to US$3 million per
By Tatira Zwinoira and Concilia Mupezeni
Jun. 15, 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
FIU challenges university students to drive fight against financial crime
“Understanding these risks is the first step towards protecting ourselves and others,” he said.
By Concilia Mupezeni
Jun. 10, 2026
Zim property sector on the spot over money laundering
“The real estate agents must also implement anti-money laundering measures,” Chiperesa said.
By Chen Williams
Sep. 14, 2025
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Chivayo rant amplifies R800 million mystery
Even Zimbabwe’s Financial Intelligence Unit, led by Oliver Chiperesa, has declined to comment.
By Julia Ndlela
May. 23, 2025
Ziyambi calls for joint effort against financial crimes
Ziyambi stressed that addressing these challenges requires collective effort and strong cooperation between the public and private sectors.
By Lee Musaidzi and Honour Mudavanhu
Oct. 10, 2024
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200 firms netted in forex crackdown
Oliver Chiperesa, director general at the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), said the number of firms being penalised was decreasing.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga and Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Oct. 13, 2023
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Food shortages loom as Central bank closes suppliers'accounts
Most retail giants have pegged prices of commodities in United States dollars while the local currency prices are so high that $100 000 can only buy goods enough to fill an average plastic bag.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Jun. 12, 2023
