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.
Lending, diversification boosts Ecobank revenues
“Our core lending business saw net interest income more than double, increasing by 134 percent to ZiG1,178 billion.”
Zim central bank rolls out new banknotes
The rollout, Mushayavanhu said, will be phased and guided by market conditions, with lower denominations forming the backbone of early circulation.
Zim’s foreign currency earnings surge
Zimbabwe’s foreign currency receipts rose sharply in the opening months of 2026, climbing 77 percent to US$3,35 billion by February, up from US$1,89 billion recorded during same period last year, according to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ).