What Zim’s foreign currency surge actually consists of
The FBC Holdings April 2026 Economic Snapshot, one of the more rigorous institutional assessments of the economy, frames the result in broadly positive terms.
By Valentine Maya
3h ago
Banks move past 2030 lending barrier
Uncertainty over what currency borrowers would be using after the government’s planned transition from the multi-currency system made banks reluctant to offer long-term credit.
By Freeman Makopa
3h ago
Zimbabwe holds inflation below 5% as oil shock tests central bank’s hard-won gains
The latest figures suggest Zimbabwe’s stabilisation efforts have so far withstood a major external test.
By Valentine Maya
Jun. 16, 2026
National Financial Inclusion Strategy III: A defining opportunity for Zimbabwe's informal economy
Many rural communities continue to face connectivity challenges. Significant gaps remain in access to digital devices, digital literacy, and digital infrastructure.
By Samuel Wadzai
Jun. 14, 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
‘How ZiG will look like if gold prices plummet’
These coverage levels provide significant comfort that ZiG is adequately backed and that the Reserve Bank has sufficient reserves to support the structured currency framework
By Freeman Makopa
Jun. 12, 2026
RBZ mops up liquidity with new ZiG Bills
The central bank said the investment instruments will be available to a broad range of market participants, including banks, corporates and individual investors.
By Staff Reporter
Jun. 8, 2026
Zim digital transactions recover after slow start
The recovery was particularly visible in transactions processed through the RTGS platform, which is widely used by businesses and institutions for high-value payments.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Jun. 5, 2026
Diaspora remittances top US$3,5bn as AfDB warns on slowing growth
The central bank said remittances reached US$2,45 billion in 2025, up 15,1% from the previous year.
By Tatira Zwinoira
May. 27, 2026




