The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has directed banks to increase interest on savings and time deposits and to scrap all charges for transactions valued at US$5 and below or the …
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Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe to Enforce ZiG Acceptance Nationwide
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaReserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has announced that it will widen its ongoing blitz on businesses across the country, defying the Government directive to accept the use of multicurrency, which …
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BUSINESS NEWS
“Hapana kana 1 CheUSD chirikuoneka mumari iyi” – RBZ Devalues ZiG
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaThe Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has devalued the local currency, pushing its exchange rate to ZW$24.39 against the US dollar. This adjustment comes in response to growing exchange rate …
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Gold-Backed ZiG Hits Weakest Point Yet, Trading at 14 to the Dollar
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaZimbabwe’s newly launched gold-backed currency, the ZiG, is currently trading at 14 per US dollar, marking its lowest point on the official market since its introduction five months ago. The …
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BUSINESS NEWS
ZiG Currency Gains Public Confidence, Acceptance Rises to 91%: RBZ Governor
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaZimbabwe’s local currency, the ZiG, has seen a marked increase in public confidence, with a survey showing a 91 percent acceptance rate, up from 61 percent when it was introduced …
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RBZ Dismisses Claims of Converting Foreign Currency Remittances to ZiG
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaReserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor John Mushayavanhu says the central bank does not intend to implement a policy requiring recipients of diaspora remittances to convert their funds into ZiG. …
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Mutare, Zimbabwe – President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced plans to phase out the US dollar and introduce the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) as the country’s sole currency. Speaking in Mutare on …
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BUSINESS NEWS
Millions Worth Of ZIG Notes With Mangudya Signature Destroyed!
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaHarare, Zimbabwe | The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), under the leadership of new governor John Mushayavanhu, has discarded millions of Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) banknotes that bore the signature of …
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World Bank Certifies ZiG Currency Code (ZWG) for Zimbabwe
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaThe World Bank has certified the international currency code ZWG for Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), granting it a unique identity among global currencies, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) announced. The …
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THE microfinance sector is feeling optimistic about the future, thanks to the introduction of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency. ZiG is backed by gold and foreign currency reserves, which has …