Amid a foreign currency crunch and the instability of the ZiG currency exchange rate which requires immense gold backing, Zimbabwe's gold deliveries have continued to plummet according to the latest d

The government has implemented a zero-rating policy for gold deliveries to Fidelity, the state-owned gold buying entity. This policy change comes after gold deliveries have been sustaining a downward

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

International gold prices have risen to US$2 473 per ounce on the 16th of July 2024, setting a new record high for the bullion price. Previously, a record high was observed on 20 May 2024 when the pr

Zimbabwe's government continues to set ambitious gold production targets, but the reality on the ground often falls short. While the country achieved its highest gold output of 35 tonnes in 2022, the

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

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), the country’s latest currency initiative, appears to be one of the most ill-fated ventures in recent years, especially when compared to its predecessors: Bond Notes, RTGS, and

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Zimbabwe's local currency, Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), has taken a worrying plunge to ZiG26.0692 against the US dollar, continuing its downward spiral. Last week, it traded at ZiG25.3578 on October 4, 2024,

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has increased transaction limits for Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) as per its latest circular. This adjustment follows a significant 43% devaluation of the ZWG in the week to

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

After a dismal start to the month, the ZiG has appreciated for the first time in a while, according to the latest data released by the Central Bank. The currency strengthened to 27.99 on November 4 f

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) currency has exhibited an appreciation on the formal market, recording its third consecutive gain on November 6, 2024. The currency surged 3% from 26.99 to 26.01, translating

he local currency has experienced a 47% depreciation against the US dollar since its introduction, as reported by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ). The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) is now trading at a rate o

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) has exhibited a consistent downward trajectory, recording a decline for three consecutive weeks, settling at 26.4565 during the week ended 14 February 2024. However, these are