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 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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8 d. ago Labour MP Butler distances herself from summit with Zimbabwe’s First Lady as activists threaten protests

By UK Correspondent Labour MP Dawn Butler has withdrawn from an international summit in London after learning she was advertised as a speaker alongside Auxillia Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe’s First Lady, who is under US sanctions for alleged corruption and gold smuggling. The decision follows fierce backlash from Zimbabwean activists, who accuse Mnangagwa of hypocrisy and have pledged to The post Labour MP Butler distances herself from summit with Zimbabwe’s First Lady as activists threaten protests appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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8 d. ago Carlie Makarawu breaks Zimbabwe 200m sprint record, sweeps event in the 2025 NCAA Championships

Kentucky Kernel On March 15, Tapiwanashe “Carlie” Makarawu ran a blistering 20.13 seconds in the 200m dash at the 2025 Indoor NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships, winning the gold and tying the Zimbabwean record in the event. Three months later, the Kentucky Wildcat lined up for the event once again in the NCAA Outdoor The post Carlie Makarawu breaks Zimbabwe 200m sprint record, sweeps event in the 2025 NCAA Championships appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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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 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 Father first, miner Second: Why a Gwanda artisanal miner puts family before all.

The now 44-year-old Zibusiso Ndlovu was only 19 when he came to Tshebetshebe, Gwanda in 2001 to explore the ‘golden’ opportunities offered in the gold mining sector in Zimbabwe. He was full of hope at a time when Zimbabwe was experiencing serious economic challenges that led to high inflation and job losses.

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2 w. ago 🚨 BREAKING: Gold Miner Destroys Railway Line in Mvuma, Arrested by NRZ

Mvuma, Zimbabwe – 4 June 2025 By Business Reporter | ZimEye | A gold panner has been arrested after digging … Continue reading "🚨 BREAKING: Gold Miner Destroys Railway Line in Mvuma, Arrested by NRZ"

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2 w. ago Gold Miner Arrested for Digging Under Railway Tracks in Mvuma, NRZ Warns of Serious Consequences

Mvuma, Zimbabwe – An artisanal gold miner has been arrested in Mvuma after being caught [...]

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3 w. ago The beauty and the gold baron Thuli Phongolo denies dating Scott Sakupwanya

SOUTH AFRICA - South African actress and DJ Thuli Phongolo has denied reports that she is dating Zimbabwean gold dealer and Zanu PF MP for Mabvuku Tafara, Scott Sakupwanya. The post The beauty and the gold baron Thuli Phongolo denies dating Scott Sakupwanya appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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