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 [...]
ZiG Backed by Gold, Says Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube Despite Devaluation
When the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) was introduced in April 2024, [...]
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 [...]
Chaos in Supermarkets: ZiG Devaluation and Its Immediate Impact
In a stunning turn of events, the Zimbabwean government has [...]
The Starlink Effect: How Zimbabwe’s Newest Internet Service is Spawning a Thriving Business Ecosystem
Starlink, the satellite internet service from Elon Musk's SpaceX, has [...]
Bread Hoarding: Zimbabwe’s Black Market Currency Traders’ Latest Move
Zimbabwe's informal economy is nothing if not resourceful. In a [...]
Zimbabwe’s August 2024 Grocery Basket: Supermarket Prices Go Up Again
Zimbabwe's economic landscape has been a turbulent one, with businesses [...]
Wiremit Sweetens the Deal with a $10 Bonus on Transfers to Zimbabwe
Are you or your loved one planning on sending money [...]
