Zimbabwe's new money called ZiG keeps getting more popular across the country. People use it more often for buying things and paying bills. The Reserve Bank worked hard to make sure everyone can find ZiG notes when they need them. Business owners say they like using the currency because it works better each month. Regular people also trust ZiG more because banks always have enough cash available.
Electronic payments jumped from just over one quarter of all transactions to almost half. Mobile phone banking helps people send money without carrying physical bills around. Store owners enjoy lower costs when customers pay with digital ZiG instead of cash. The payment systems work smoothly across different parts of Zimbabwe. Banks upgraded...
Zimbabwe's government picked ten main areas to focus on for their next big development plan. The National Development Strategy 2 will help the country reach its goal of becoming richer and more successful. This new plan follows the first strategy that ends at the close of 2025. Leaders want Zimbabwe to become an upper middle-income nation before 2030 arrives.
Different government departments will lead teams for each priority area. Reserve Bank Governor John Mushayavanhu will handle money matters and banking issues. George Guvamatanga will work on making the economy grow and help all people benefit. Transport officials will build better roads and provide more houses for families. Agriculture experts will make sure everyone has enough...
Zimbabwe's central bank wants to collect five tonnes of gold before this year ends. The Reserve Bank already holds 3,400 kilograms of the precious metal after President Mnangagwa visited their storage rooms on Thursday. Last year the bank only had 1,500 kilograms stored away. Mining companies pay half their fees using actual gold instead of money. This gold helps make the new ZiG currency stronger and more trusted.
The country suffered from terrible inflation problems before ZiG came along. People lost faith when money lost value quickly and prices kept rising. The International Monetary Fund team visited Zimbabwe recently and praised the progress made. They liked how inflation dropped and the currency became more stable. The ZiG money...
Dynamos faces unbeaten FC Platinum today as worries grow about the club falling apart. The team pulled out of next season's CAF Confederation Cup because they lack money and proper organization. Former chairman Patson Moyo thinks this decision shows how badly the club has declined from its glory days. He ran Dynamos back when they reached the Champions League semifinals during tough economic times. Moyo believes current owner Bernard Marriot needs help to save the famous football brand.
The Glamour Boys sit 14th on the league table with just 14 points from 16 matches. They went 11 games without winning before beating Yadah last Thursday. Coach Saul Chaminuka feels hopeful after that victory and thinks the team created many good scoring...
TelOne FC delivered a brilliant performance against Scottland at Rufaro Stadium yesterday. The Gweru team grabbed a crucial 1-0 victory that moved them closer to the top of the league table. Panashe Mutasa scored the only goal three minutes after halftime with a clever volley. The win pushed TelOne into third place with 28 points and lifted their championship hopes. Coach Herbert Maruwa praised his players for sticking to their game plan perfectly.
Mutasa has become the team's key player during recent matches after struggling for playing time earlier. He found the net twice in his last three games and both goals secured important 1-0 wins. The midfielder struck his shot from the right side and fooled goalkeeper Nelson Chadya...
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma cannot play against Zimbabwe because of a hurt hamstring muscle. Keshav Maharaj will lead the team instead when the first Test match starts Saturday at Queens Sports Club. Bavuma damaged his leg during the World Test Championship final against Australia last week. The 34-year-old batsman kept playing through the pain and made 66 runs before South Africa won the match. Doctors told him to stop batting but he refused to give up.
Bavuma keeps getting hurt with the same hamstring problem three times in two years. He also had fitness troubles during the 2023 World Cup and other important games. His left elbow bothers him and he wears heavy tape on his arm when batting. The captain wants to keep playing...
Zimbabwe will start a major peace program Thursday for people affected during troubles from the 1980s. The government plans to visit communities across Matabeleland North and South provinces. President Mnangagwa promised to deal with painful events from the past when he became leader. Local chiefs will run the meetings and help people share their stories. The program should bring healing and unity to the country after decades of hurt.
Attorney-General Virginia Mabiza heads the project and says it will last about six months. Communities can talk openly about what happened to them during those difficult years. Traditional leaders will guide conversations and write down what people say. The program focuses on helping victims and their...
Zimbabwe's First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa praised African women leaders who speak up for people without power. She said these leaders understand what regular citizens face every day. Her words reached the First Ladies of Africa Impact and Resilience Summit through Ambassador Christian Katsande. The ambassador spoke for her at the meeting held across the ocean. Dr Mnangagwa could not attend because she had another important meeting at the same time.
The First Lady attended a different gathering called the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit. She met with 13 other First Ladies from Africa and Asia countries. People at the meeting liked her work helping communities through health care and schools. She earned respect for her...
Zimbabwe's education minister told Southern African countries they need better schools and science programs to grow their economies. Fredrick Shava spoke to government leaders from across the region at a big meeting in Harare. He said strong education systems help countries develop faster and create more jobs for people. The minister praised everyone who helped organize the four-day conference at the International Conference Centre. Many experts and officials came together to talk about making education better for students.
Shava wants African nations to teach more science and math classes to prepare young people for modern careers. He thinks computer skills should be taught everywhere because technology keeps changing how people work...
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