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

Steward Bank, the lone remaining financial services entity within the EcoCash Holdings group, is poised to drive a digital banking expansion through strategic investments in transformative technologie

Zabron Chilakalaka, Zimswitch CEO, expressed his enthusiasm, "We are thrilled to present the Zimswitch Payments Conference, which promises to be an enriching and transformative experience for all atte

Africa's financial landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation, fueled by the swift rise of financial technologies (fintech) and the burgeoning role of artificial intelligence (AI). The latest

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

First Capital Bank's loans to customers in HY24 increased to ZWG1.3 billion (US$94.7 million) from ZWG1.2 billion (US$86.1 million) at the end of 2023, reflecting a growth rate of 11.2%. This positiv

ZB Financial Holdings has reported a challenging half-year ended 30 June 2024, marked by significant declines in its financial performance. The group recorded a 59% drop in after-tax profit (PAT), fa

Central Bank has injected US$190 million into the market to stabilize the exchange rate madness that has plagued Zimbabwe's economy. This move is part of a broader strategy to curb the volatility tha

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has passed extra measures to sanitize the exchange control directives through enhancing transparency and efficiency in foreign exchange transactions to support Zimbabwe Go

Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) has opened the first week of September on a lower note, trading at 13.8603, down from 13.8546 on August 30, 2024. Further declines have been observed, with the rate weakening to Z

CBZ Holdings experienced a significant contraction in net profitability during the half-year ended June 30, 2024, as total revenue income and tax liabilities escalated substantially. The group's prof

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

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

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has injected US$114 million into the forex market to meet rising demand for foreign currency and stabilize the run-away ZiG. In a statement, RBZ said US$50 million was inj

NMB Bank's non-performing loan (NPL) ratio rose to 1.2% in the first half of 2024, up from 1.1% at the end of 2023. This increase, coupled with the recalibration of the local currency book following

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

Sub-Saharan Africa's economic growth forecast has been revised downwards to 3% for 2024, primarily due to the devastating impact of Sudan's civil war on the region's economy. This represents a 0.4% d

Zimbabwe's local currency, the Zimbabwean Gold (ZiG), traded at 26.8596 on the 18th of October, down from ZiG26.0692 traded last week Friday against the US dollar. This continues its downward spiral,

Gold prices have continued their upward trajectory, reaching a new record high of US$2,750 per ounce on October 23, 2024. This surge is driven by gold's status as a safe-haven asset amid escalating ge

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) has demonstrated a continued suboptimal performance, declining to 28.6829 on November 1, 2024, from 27.44, marking a significant week-on-week decrease. This downturn represent