RBZ reports 8% growth, rising reserves and stronger ZiG
ZIMBABWE’S economy grew by an estimated 8% in 2025, while foreign currency and gold reserves recorded sharp increases, with authorities…
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RBZ tames currency volatility
THE rise in gold reserves by a phenomenal 198,7 percent to 4,48 tonnes in two years, the fastest-growing bullion reserve…
Prioritise key sectors, pension funds told
Pension funds should move beyond passive asset holding and become active drivers of Zimbabwe’s economic transformation through investments in infrastructure,…
EcoCash Super App introduces ‘request payment’ feature
EcoCash has introduced a “Request Payment” feature on its Super App, allowing users to request money directly from other wallet…
Govt releases funds to commercialise winning innovations
The government has begun disbursing funds to commercialise research projects and innovations that won at the 2025 Presidential Innovation Fair,…
Zimbabwe bank withdrawal fees cut
Zimbabwe has capped bank cash withdrawal charges at 2% for both U.S. dollar and Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) transactions, under financial…
Afreximbank eyes investment push at annual meetings
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) will use next month’s annual meetings to connect capital with bankable projects that support trade,…
Comply or face severe penalties, Zimra tells Bulawayo businesses
THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority has called on Bulawayo businesses to ensure compliance with customs and excise regulations to avoid severe…
Old Mutual Zim to clear US$84,3m legacy debt
Old Mutual Zimbabwe Limited has proposed a balance sheet restructuring to clear a US$84,3 million foreign-currency legacy debt linked to…
Zimbabwe to cut mobile money charges in financial sector reforms
Zimbabwe plans to reduce mobile money transfer charges as part of wider financial sector reforms aimed at lowering transaction costs…