ZiG rejection: Consumers at the receiving end
Zimbabwe’s high inflation, coupled with inadequate pension benefits, has significantly impacted the quality of life for pensioners.
By Evans Mathanda
Sep. 28, 2024
Exchange rate disparities throwing pricing model off balance: CCZ
“This could be a signal for deficiency of confidence in the market mostly by traders or unwarranted panic by some individuals which may destabilise the currency and push inflation.”
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Aug. 28, 2024
Zimbabwe: A country divided by currency confusion
Harare and Mashonaland provinces primarily use US dollars while Bulawayo and Matabeleland provinces rely heavily on the rand.
By Evans Mathanda
May. 19, 2024
Whither our dearest ZiG?
Many are even wondering: Does this ZiG currency actually exist?
By Newsday
May. 11, 2024
ZiG brought more misery for consumers: CCZ
ZiG was introduced last month to replace the Zimbabwe dollar, but the new currency has faced public resistance, especially from commuter transport operators, making life difficult for consumers
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
May. 10, 2024
Consumer markets in turmoil, stocks battered as ZiG settles… now, retailers warn delayed notes increasing US dollar addiction
ZSE’s All Share Index has plummeted by 99,95% since April 5, when the gold-backed currency was announced.
By Julia Ndlela
Apr. 26, 2024
Price of mealie-meal has dropped, says CCZ
Prices of mealie-meal shot through the roof in the past few weeks as retailers and suppliers sought to capitalise on the drought-induced shortages in the country.
By Brent Shamu
Apr. 3, 2024
Maize, mealie meal prices skyrocket
There are no indications when the Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare ministry will undertake food aid relief programmes as the budget has not been announced.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Mar. 31, 2024
‘Zim inflation rate at 747%’
It is the reason why most of the country’s leading corporations have been relying on internally generated inflation data to make decisions.
By Shame Makoshori and Julia Ndlela
Feb. 16, 2024
