The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has announced that redesigned Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) banknotes in denominations of ZiG10, ZiG20, and ZiG50 will enter circulation on April 7, 2026, with the ZiG100 and

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) unveiled its latest Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) in a climate of cautious optimism and deeply contested economic realities. Industry advocacy organisation Buy Zim

eserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor John Mushayavanhu has assured public sector suppliers, contractors, and the broader business community that the country holds sufficient foreign currency resources to

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe's Monetary Policy Committee, meeting on 24 March 2026, has temporarily suspended the 90% United States dollar, 10% Zimbabwe Gold retention split introduced for small-scale

Zimbabwe's Monetary Policy Committee has flagged that monthly inflation will increase slightly in March, April, and May 2026, before returning to steady-state levels from June 2026 according th the la

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, in its resolutions dated 24 March 2026, announced the temporary suspension of the 90% USD, 10% ZiG export retention arrangement for small

Zimbabwe’s inflation increased in March, both in USD and ZiG terms according to the latest data released by Zimstat, the country’s statistics agency. The ZWG month-on-month inflation rate for March 2

Zimbabwe's six listed banking groups closed the year to December 2025 having generated their strongest aggregate profitability in the post-hyperinflation era, collectively earning an estimated $140 mi

In February 2026, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) removed balance enquiry fees and capped transaction charges across the banking system, directing all banks and deposit-taking microfinance institu

Zimbabwe's ZiG annual inflation accelerated to 4.8% in April 2026, up from 4.4% in March and 3.8% in February, while USD annual inflation rose to 2.2% from 1.3% in March and 0.9% in February, accordin

Harare- Zimbabwe held 4.48 tonnes of gold reserves as of 11 May 2026, according to data published by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe drawing on International Monetary Fund International Financial Statist

Long-term capital formation remains the decisive variable. Large-scale mining requires stable exchange rate policy, predictable foreign currency retention thresholds and enforceable contract framework

For years, the cost of formal banking has pushed Zimbabwe's MSME economy into cash and informality. The financial sector reforms announced on 12 May directly attack that dynamic. Their success will be

Zimbabwe’s gold sector delivered 3,324.6 kilograms in April 2026, a 16.5% recovery from the 2,854.0 kilograms recorded in March, driven by a sharp rebound in artisanal and small-scale mining output th

ZB Financial Holdings’ reported first quarter 2026 results have seen a divergent performance across its four core revenue streams, characterised by both growth and declines. Commissions and fees grew

First Capital Bank has reported total income of USD 23 million for the first quarter ended 31 March 2026, a 20% increase on the prior year according to the latest trading update. Customer deposits gr

CBZ Holdings Limited, Zimbabwe’s largest financial services group by assets and deposits, reported profit after tax of ZWG 361.34 million for the first quarter ended 31 March 2026, a 32.8% decline fro

For the better part of a decade, Zimbabwe’s banking sector operated on a model that would be unrecognisable in most developed financial markets. Fees and commissions, not interest income from lending,

Zimbabwe's gold export revenue recorded its fourth consecutive monthly decline in April 2026, falling to USD 394.2 million from USD 427.1 million in March, USD 461.4 million in February, USD 493.0 mil

Gold has closed May 2026 at USD 4,546 per troy ounce, a 1.4% monthly decline, according to the World Gold Council. The metal finished lower in most major currencies, with the exceptions of India and T