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Govt intensifies crackdown on smuggling, counterfeits

The authorities are also targeting businesses using parallel market exchange rates and selling counterfeit, underweight or unlabelled goods.
By Ophar Mavuri Mar. 18, 2025
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Interbank market in doldrums as...Big banks hold on to surplus cash

While these measures have successfully curbed inflation and strengthened ZiG, they have also led to unintended liquidity distribution challenges.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga and Blessed Ndlovu Mar. 14, 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

Teetering OK draws up internal corporate rescue plan

OK has engaged Axcentium Zimbabwe to undertake a post implementation review.
By Tatira Zwinoira Feb. 28, 2025

Govt exchange rate distortions cost market US$4,5bn

Such actions could lead to higher revenue collections which could go towards stabilising the ZiG as it would increase foreign currency reserves.
By Tatira Zwinoira Feb. 27, 2025

Economy at critical juncture: Economists

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s plan to foster stability in the economy involves policy strategy focusing on price, currency and exchange rate stability.
By Lee Musaidzi Feb. 26, 2025

Gold’s broken promise — When reserves fail to anchor currency

This is particularly more important in the case of Zimbabwe because gold reserves were the basis against, which the local currency was valued.
By Equity Axis Feb. 21, 2025

Roadmap for firms, investors

The ZSE ended last year with a market capitalisation of US$1,67 billion, which declined further to US$1,48 billion in January 2025 and currently stands at US$1,45 billion.
By Kudakwashe Taimo Feb. 21, 2025
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We seek to ensure there’s stable financial sector: Mushayavanhu

The success of this strategy will build central bank credibility and trust, thereby increasing confidence in the local currency and reducing dollarisation.
By Freeman Makopa Feb. 21, 2025