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Zimbabwe
RBZ Raises Policy Rate, Reserve Requirements: Implications for Banks, Businesses, Consumers
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has raised the bank policy rate from 20% in April this year to 35%, according to the latest Monetary Policy Statement released last Friday. Standard and statutory reserve
Sep 30, 2024
Zimbabwe
FBC Unveils Premium Mastercard with Exclusive Perks, Connects Zimbabwe to Global Markets
Zimbabwe’s titan bank, FBC Holdings, has launched a new family of FBC Premium Mastercard products yesterday at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Harare. It is linked to both USD and Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG), an
Feb 26, 2025
Zimbabwe
ZiG Weekly Review: Slides to 26.67, Worst Performance Since January, but PMR Gap Narrows
The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) has demonstrated sustained depreciation against the United States Dollar (USD), recording an exchange rate of 26.6749 on 17 March 2025, extending a loss-making streak observed
Mar 17, 2025
World
UK Changes Immigration Policy: Ban on Care Home Workers, 10-Year Residency Requirement, Focus on High-Skilled Labour and More
The United Kingdom has introduced a series of stringent immigration reforms through its 2025 Immigration White Paper, aimed at reducing net migration and prioritising high-skilled workers to bolster e
May 14, 2025
Companies
Edgars Lines Up New Store Openings with Quality Affordable Clothes to Take on Informal Sector
Edgars Stores Zimbabwe Limited, a prominent fashion retailer established in 1946 by Sydney Press, has been a cornerstone of Zimbabwe’s retail landscape for over 77 years, catering primarily to middle
Jul 23, 2025
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's Macroeconomic Stabilisation: Insights from the 2025 IMF Article IV Consultation
imbabwe's economy has navigated a turbulent path marked by hyperinflation, currency instability, and external shocks, but the 2025 IMF Article IV consultation highlights a tentative stabilisation amid
Oct 09, 2025
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Zimbabwe’s Anti-Corruption Drive Under President Mnangagwa: Progress, Setbacks, Persistent Challenges
President Emmerson Mnangagwa took office in November 2017 after the late President Robert Mugabe’s resignation, pledging decisive action against corruption. In his 2018 State of the Nation Address, h
1 day agoWeekly Currency Market Analysis: Monetary Discipline Anchors ZiG Stability Post-2024 Devaluation
he Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), backed by reserves estimated at USD 900 million by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), has maintained a stable exchange rate, marking over a year of resilience since the Septem
Oct 20, 2025President Mnangagwa Introduces $150 'Presidential Bonus Scheme' for Civil Servants, Further Benefits Planned
he Government of Zimbabwe has introduced a series of measures aimed at improving the welfare of its civil servants, a group that has long grappled with economic hardship. Among these is a presidential
Oct 17, 2025Zimbabwe’s Health Turning Point: Inside the Economics and Humanity of the 2026 National Health Insurance Rollout
In a country where a visit to the doctor can still mean a choice between healing and hunger, Zimbabwe’s plan to launch its National Health Insurance (NHI) in June 2026 represents more than a policy mi
Oct 17, 2025