Why Zimbabweans Prefer “Rounds” (Mkando) to Formal Banking: A Deep Dive
December in Zimbabwe often brings a flurry of activity on social media, filled with images
Here is why the ZiG has been gaining value
In recent weeks, the Zimbabwean gold-backed currency (ZiG) has shown remarkable resilience and an unexpected
Mbare Musika Vendors Adopt $40 ZWG to USD Rate: A New Blow to ZiG Confidence
In our latest Mbare Musika price survey, conducted on Tuesday instead of our usual Monday
ZiG Backed by Gold, Says Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube Despite Devaluation
When the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) was introduced in April 2024, the government touted it as
ZiG Devaluation Fallout: Bankers Echo Concerns as Informal Sector Rejects Local Currency
The recent devaluation of Zimbabwe's gold-backed currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), continues to send shockwaves
FoodWorld Closes Eastgate Branch: Here is why
FoodWorld, one of Zimbabwe's popular retail chains, has announced the closure of its Eastgate branch,
The Case for Larger ZiG Notes: Why Zimbabwe’s Currency Needs Higher Denominations
In the wake of Zimbabwe's recent currency devaluation, the government's reluctance to print larger denomination
Large swathes of the informal sector are now rejecting the ZiG
Yesterday, Monday 30 September, we observed there was a lot of confusion in the informal
Informal Sector Struggles to Adapt as ZiG Devaluation Chaos Continues
Following the dramatic devaluation of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency last Friday, the informal sector
ZiG Devaluation Ripple Effects: Kombis And Tuckshops Now using a rate of $30 ZWG for change
Following the dramatic devaluation of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency announced by the government yesterday,
