No more shadow lending, mobile network operators’ nano-loans must be underwritten by banks, says RBZ

Business Reporter The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has set June 2026 as the deadline for mobile network operators to cleanse their customer databases of unverified accounts, while the nano-loans…

RBZ develops algorithm-based forex trading system to enhance price discovery

Business Reporter The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is developing an algorithm-based electronic foreign exchange trading system designed to remove manual intervention from the price discovery process and enhance transparency…

RBZ shifts from 2030 target to ‘conditions precedent’ for mono-currencyBusiness Reporter

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has moved away from a fixed 2030 timeline for the adoption of a mono-currency system, instead adopting a “conditions precedent” approach that prioritises sustained economic…

Dr Mushayavanhu tightens gold rules: Exporters stay at 30% surrender; small miners face 10% levy

Business Reporter Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor, Dr John Mushayavanhu has announced the retention of the 30 percent export surrender requirement for most exporters, while simultaneously moving to gradually…

Warrant of arrest for a man facing $29 million fraud

Yeukai Karengezeka-Chisepo Court Correspondent HARARE regional magistrate Mr Francis Mapfumo has issued a warrant of arrest against a businessman, Tendai Jemwa, who is involved in a ZWL$29 million property dispute…

Government ramps up food aid in Mashonaland West

Conrad Mupesa Mashonaland West Bureau GOVERNMENT has stepped up its Food Deficit Mitigation Strategy Programme in Mashonaland West Province, targeting vulnerable households during the lean season from January to March…

Third delay in trial over possession of 306kg dagga, BronCleer cough syrup

Yeukai Karengezeka-Chisepo Court Correspondent THE trial of four people charged with possession of 306,3 kilogrammes of dagga and 2 500 bottles of BronCleer cough syrup failed to commence for the…

RBZ unveils new ZiG banknote series, circulation to start April 7

Business Reporter The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) will introduce new ZiG banknotes on April 7, 2026, Governor Dr John Mushayavanhu has announced. Dr Mushayavanhu said the new notes will…

Health experts meet in Bulawayo over proposed law on advertising of healthcare services

Robin Muchetu Health professionals from across Zimbabwe have convened in Bulawayo for a consultative meeting on the development of a Statutory Instrument (SI) to regulate the advertising of healthcare services.…

Varume 2 vafira mudhamu vachiita zvemanjuzu

Kingstone Mapupu VARUME vaviri vaiita zvekupira mashavi emanjuzu vakafira mumvura mudhamu reClydesdale kuGweru nemusi weChipiri. Mutauriri wemapurisa kuMidlands, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, vanotsinhira nyaya iyi vachiti vashakabvu ava ndiPhilemon Matavire (46)…

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