RBZ cuts policy rate
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has reduced its benchmark policy rate from 35 percent to 30 percent, citing a sustained decline in inflation and improved macroeconomic stability, in a move aimed at supporting economic growth.
Zim central bank shrugs off US-Iran war disruptions, maintains 5pct economic growth target
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has shrugged off disruptions by the US-Iran war, maintaining its 2026 economic growth target at five percent.
NMB shifts focus, ramps up lending
NMBZ Holdings is ramping up lending activities as it seeks to grow interest income and reduce reliance on transaction-based revenue following recent regulatory changes that slashed banking fees across the sector.
Zim month-on-month USD inflation jumps to 1.06pct in April
Zimbabwe’s month-on-month US dollar inflation increased to 1.06 percent in April 2026, according to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, up from March’s 0.5 percent, driven mainly by fuel price hikes.
IDBZ battles high interest rates, tight liquidity
The Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) says high borrowing costs coupled with persistent liquidity shortages continue to hamper the institution’s ability to secure projects funding, resulting in missed targets.
Zim microfinance sector shows strain as loan risks edge higher
The sector’s portfolio at risk rose to 10,68 percent as at 31 December 2025, from 10,53 percent recorded in June.
Zim currency is deeply undervalued: Central bank governor
“It’s a function of confidence of the market in the central bank, and we’re still trying to rebuild that confidence. We had lost it and we’re trying to rebuild it,” Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe governor John Mushayavanhu said.
Zim forex reserves hit US$1.4 billion in 2026 Q1
“Foreign currency reserves stood at US$1.4 billion, representing about 1.5 months of import cover as at 31 March 2026.” Mushayavanhu said.
RBZ pursues digital currency launch, digitalisation drive
RBZ governor John Mushayavanhu said the monetary authority “will advance digital transformation with in house software development, fintech innovation, and exploration of a central bank digital currency”
Core operations sustain ZB Financial Holdings
The financial institution’s growth was primarily driven by commission income, lending activities and insurance operations.