In this context, the new gold-backed CBDC may seem a promising initiative to restore stability. The RBZ claims Zimbabwe has enough gold reserves to fully back the new digital currency. By pegging its
Apr 25, 2023
On July 28th, the Central Bank issued a circular outlining the resolutions reached during the monetary policy meeting held on that day to evaluate the efficacy of recent policy interventions implement
Aug 01, 2023
Global gold prices have started the week on a firmer note, stabilizing around $2,305 per ounce yesterday, following a 3.5% drop on Friday - the largest daily decline since November 2020. Investor sen
Jun 11, 2024
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, the nation's central banking authority, has elected to maintain the benchmark interest rate at its current level for the third consecutive period, as evidenced by the lat
Jun 27, 2024
The embattled ZiG, a currency embroiled in a fierce battle for survival, has found itself in a perilous state, trading at an alarming rate of 13.7689 against the mighty U.S. dollar on July 24th, 2024
Jul 25, 2024
FBC Holdings’ total income has surpassed ZWG2 billion in the half-year to June 2024 despite experiencing a currency carnage in the first quarter. The group reported ZWG2.1 billion during the period u
African Sun, Zimbabwe's largest hotel group, is gearing up for a significant disposal of assets following the recent sale of two underperforming hotels for $6.9 million. This strategic move aims to op
TSL Limited has achieved a commendable performance in the third quarter ended 31 July 2024, with group revenue rising by 13% year-over-year. This growth was largely driven by increased volumes in the
Zimbabwe's electricity prospects have taken a hit as Hwange Units 7 and 8 undergo Class C maintenance, a statutory requirement that will take 600 megawatts off the national grid. This is a substantia
Proplastics, a leading manufacturer of PVC piping and fittings, has reported a significant decline in export sales, from 15% of total sales in 2023 to a mere 1% in the first half of 2024 primarily due
South Africa's Rand Merchant Bank conducted research on 31 African countries, producing a ranking chart for the best and worst places for investment among these nations. President Mnangagwa, upon ass
Zimbabwe Alloys Limited (ZimAlloys) has resumed production years after shutting down its furnaces according to the compan’s Managing Director, Deric Dube. A registered company in Zimbabwe, ZimAlloys s
The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) experienced a notable decline on September 13, 2024, trading closer to ZWG14 per US dollar, marking one of its worst performances to date. This follows a weekly loss, with the