Can You Actually Get Gold for Your ZiG?

The central tension of the ZiG lies in a technicality that most citizens find misleading.
By Valentine Maya 12h ago

New ZiG notes ease change crisis but trust deficiency persists

As we reach the mid-point of 2026, the question is no longer just whether the ZiG has survived, but whether it has truly earned the trust of the Zimbabwean people.
By Valentine Maya 13h ago

Fuel price shocks lift Zim inflation

Last month, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) cautioned that inflation would remain elevated between the months of March and June following fuel price increases.
By Blessed Ndlovu Apr. 28, 2026

RBZ chief ‘disappointed’ as banks shun ZiG1,2bn war chest

Senior bankers who spoke on condition of anonymity said the core issue was not liquidity availability, but pricing.
By Freeman Makopa Apr. 24, 2026

Pump revolt: ZiG currency turned away

“We have been told to stick to US dollars for now because that is how the company is sourcing fuel.”
By Brent Shamu Apr. 24, 2026

Zimbabwe gold output rises 8% to 9 tonnes in Q1

The segment accounted for nearly 70% of total deliveries, contributing 6.51 tonnes between January and March, while large-scale producers delivered 2.8 tonnes.
By Tatenda Kunaka Apr. 17, 2026

Mono-currency timeline talk premature, scary

The government’s renewed push toward phasing out the United States dollar in favour of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG)
By Editor Apr. 17, 2026

The PSC: Where critics go to ‘serve’ in silence

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has released the new notes of the funny money know as Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) amid pomp and fanfare.
By Doctor Stop It Apr. 12, 2026

Scepticism on new ZiG rollout not without reason

According to the RBZ, the new denominations include ZiG50, ZiG100 and ZiG200, while the ZiG10 and ZiG20 have been upgraded with enhanced security features.
By Eddie Zvinonzwa Apr. 10, 2026