Mbare Musika Relocation List Sparks Fury and Accusations of Corruption
Sometime last week, the authorities released a list of individuals [...]
Why Zimbabweans Prefer “Rounds” (Mkando) to Formal Banking: A Deep Dive
December in Zimbabwe often brings a flurry of activity on [...]
Here is why the ZiG has been gaining value
In recent weeks, the Zimbabwean gold-backed currency (ZiG) has shown [...]
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 [...]
ZiG Backed by Gold, Says Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube Despite Devaluation
When the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) was introduced in April 2024, [...]
ZiG Devaluation Fallout: Bankers Echo Concerns as Informal Sector Rejects Local Currency
The recent devaluation of Zimbabwe's gold-backed currency, the Zimbabwe Gold [...]
FoodWorld Closes Eastgate Branch: Here is why
FoodWorld, one of Zimbabwe's popular retail chains, has announced the [...]
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 [...]
Large swathes of the informal sector are now rejecting the ZiG
Yesterday, Monday 30 September, we observed there was a lot [...]
Informal Sector Struggles to Adapt as ZiG Devaluation Chaos Continues
Following the dramatic devaluation of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency [...]
