5 h. ago Do more to fuel ZiG: IMF to Gvt urges authorities to raise their use of domestic unit

NEWS EDITOR tafirenyikam@dailynews.co.zw THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) is continuing to stump for the wider and accelerated use of the ZiG in... To access this post, you must purchase a subscription. Please click the button below to visit our subscriptions page to select a package. Subscriptions

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63 h. ago Mnangagwa Minister Threatens Schools Refusing to Accept ZiG as Fees Payment

By A Correspondent Primary and Secondary Education Minister Torerai Moyo has issued a stern warning to schools that are refusing … Continue reading "Mnangagwa Minister Threatens Schools Refusing to Accept ZiG as Fees Payment"

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3 d. ago Zimbabwe Central Bank reserves backing the ZiG currency doubles up ahead of shift to monocurrency

HARARE – President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Thursday conducted an inspection of the Reserve Bank of [...]

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4 d. ago ‘Professional beggars, go back to Mnangagwa’— say South African xenophobes taunting Zim woman, vow to flush illegal immigrants 

By Staff Reporter A ZIMBABWEAN woman begging at a traffic light in South Africa was publicly humiliated and forced to leave by a group of locals telling her to “go back to Zimbabwe” and accusing her of tarnishing South Africa’s image. In a viral video, which was posted online by one of the women leading The post ‘Professional beggars, go back to Mnangagwa’— say South African xenophobes taunting Zim woman, vow to flush illegal immigrants  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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5 d. ago Zimbabwe’s gold reserves reach 3.4 metric tons, Mnangagwa inspects RBZ vaults

By Alois Vinga Zimbabwe’s gold reserves have grown to 3.4 metric tons to back the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency, introduced in April 2024. President Emmerson Mnangagwa inspected the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s (RBZ) gold vaults on Thursday, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to strengthening the currency’s fundamentals through mineral-backed reserves. The RBZ aims to increase its The post Zimbabwe’s gold reserves reach 3.4 metric tons, Mnangagwa inspects RBZ vaults appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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5 d. ago It will take more than Mnangagwa’s gold vault tour to restore public trust in the ZiG

There’s a saying: trust is built over time—but can be destroyed in an instant, and once broken, confidence is not only shattered, but painfully difficult to rebuild.

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7 d. ago There is enough ZWG supply – RBZ says as traders flag banknotes shortages

By Alois Vinga The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says adequate stocks of ZWG notes are available to meet the current trade demands across the key economic sectors. The announcements come at a time when the majority of citizens outside the capital of Harare have never felt the texture of the ZWG notes. In provinces The post There is enough ZWG supply – RBZ says as traders flag banknotes shortages appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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8 d. ago Police Sound Alarm as 11 Vehicles Stolen Across Zimbabwe in One Day

Police have raised the alarm following a dramatic rise in vehicle thefts, with at least 11 cars stolen across the … Continue reading "Police Sound Alarm as 11 Vehicles Stolen Across Zimbabwe in One Day"

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9 d. ago ZiG Will Be Available Soon, RBZ Tells Nation Amid Deepening Economic Turmoil

By A Correspondent | 15 June 2025 As public frustration grows over the scarcity of Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) cash, the … Continue reading "ZiG Will Be Available Soon, RBZ Tells Nation Amid Deepening Economic Turmoil"

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1 week ago Increased ZiG usage is not confidence—It’s coercion and urgency to offload a failing currency

Few things are as dangerous as self-delusion—especially in matters of national importance

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1 week ago Local banks ready to dispense ZiG from ATMs— says RBZ, assures of currency availability

By Staff Reporter  ZIMBABWE’s apex bank has pacified the public stating that the elusive Zimbabwe Gold currency, popularly known as ZiG, is more readily available amid reports some banks will soon dispense it at automated teller machines (ATMs). The announcement made Friday by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) was meant to calm widespread concerns The post Local banks ready to dispense ZiG from ATMs— says RBZ, assures of currency availability appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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1 week ago “You can’t use my life to make money” Mai TT vows to go after malicious content creators

HARARE - Outspoken social media personality Mai TT has said she is ready to use copyright laws to target content creators who are using her images to promote videos that contain negative views about her. The post “You can’t use my life to make money” Mai TT vows to go after malicious content creators appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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1 week ago ‘There is too much corruption’ — says former MP, dismantles information tsar’s spin on IMF perspective on Zimbabwe’s economic performance

By Staff Reporter FORMER Mt Pleasant legislator, Fadzayi Mahere has criticized Information Permanent Secretary Nick Mangwana for attempting to portray the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s observations on widespread corruption and the limited acceptance of the ZiG currency as an endorsement of Zimbabwe’s economic progress. Mahere dismissed this as a disingenuous spin doctoring tactic. An IMF The post ‘There is too much corruption’ — says former MP, dismantles information tsar’s spin on IMF perspective on Zimbabwe’s economic performance appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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1 week ago IMF’s push for ZiG as sole legal tender met with skepticism in Zimbabwe

HARARE - A recommendation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to make Zimbabwe's ZiG currency the exclusive legal tender is being met with widespread public skepticism, primarily due to the nation's turbulent economic history and deeply entrenched distrust in official financial policies. The post IMF’s push for ZiG as sole legal tender met with skepticism in Zimbabwe appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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1 week ago ZiG To Stay, Declares RBZ Boss John Mushayavanhu Despite Rising Inflation

By A Correspondent Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Dr. John Mushayavanhu has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the newly … Continue reading "ZiG To Stay, Declares RBZ Boss John Mushayavanhu Despite Rising Inflation"

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2 w. ago We are on top of things: RBZ as Mushayavanhu vows to keep ZiG & prices stable

muronzereyib@dailynews.co.zw AUTHORITIES are determined to keep both the ZiG and prices of basic goods in the country stable, the Reserve Bank of... To access this post, you must purchase a subscription. Please click the button below to visit our subscriptions page to select a package. Subscriptions

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2 w. ago UZ lecturers’ job action reaches day 56, state universities to join 

By Thandiwe Garusa ALL state universities across Zimbabwe are set to join the ongoing University of Zimbabwe (UZ) lecturers’ industrial action if salary demands are not met.  The indefinite strike by UZ academic staff, which began on April 16, reached its 56th day on Monday.  The striking lecturers held their fifth demonstration on campus, vowing The post UZ lecturers’ job action reaches day 56, state universities to join  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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2 w. ago “I will wait for you” – fake Mpilo doctor’s girlfriend commits to celibacy while he is in prison

BULAWAYO - Hazel Mangwiro, the 23-year-old that is dating convicted fake Mpilo doctor, Taurai Prosper Vanhuvaone, has vowed that she will remain celibate until his release from prison. The post “I will wait for you” – fake Mpilo doctor’s girlfriend commits to celibacy while he is in prison appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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2 w. ago Grow industrial capacity to diversify economy — Zim Central Bank

THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has encouraged both Government and private sector players to [...]

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2 w. ago RBZ Claims ZiG to Gain Value, Inflation to Drop Below 30% by December

By A Correspondent The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has projected that annual ZiG inflation will decline to below 30% … Continue reading "RBZ Claims ZiG to Gain Value, Inflation to Drop Below 30% by December"

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