Illegality beyond street-level trade
Illegal money-changing has entrenched itself as one of Zimbabwe’s most lucrative informal economic activities, generating millions of United States dollars
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Jul. 25, 2025
Stable but sidelined: Why ZiG fails to win confidence
In October, Tanganda’s board announced it was considering delisting from the ZSE in favour of VFEX. However, the company later shelved the plan.
By Kudakwashe Taimo
Jul. 18, 2025
Markets slam ‘extortionist’ ethanol pricing
While the move was intended to promote the use of locally-produced ethanol, its pricing has sparked widespread criticism.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Feb. 28, 2025
Inflation surge exposes economic strain
This means prices of goods and services on average rose by 11,5% in USD in the month compared to the prior month outturn of just 0,6%.
By Equity Axis
Feb. 7, 2025
Xmas hopes dim, currency relapses
When the government retired the Zimbabwe dollar and introduced the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency in April, it brought a glimmer of hope.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Dec. 20, 2024
Gweru council owed ZiG440m by ratepayers
He, however, said collections in United States dollars had gone down during the same period although he did not provide figures.
By Stephen Chadenga
Dec. 13, 2024
Zim economy hits crisis point
She also noted that the fact that the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) charges VAT in forex adds another layer of complexity.
By Freeman Makopa
Oct. 11, 2024
US$ shortage cripples Byo road works
Coltart told Southern Eye in an interview that council is struggling to procure road maintenance materials due to funding constraints.
By Peter Dube
Jul. 12, 2024
Tackling Zim’s property price surge: Lessons from global and African Markets
The Housing and Development Board (HDB) constructs and sells affordable housing, ensuring widespread homeownership.
By Bekithemba Mpofu
Jun. 23, 2024
