Zimbabwe's digital money system shows people really trust their new currency called ZiG these days. Almost half of all payments happen with ZiG instead of other money. The number jumped from just 26 percent when it started to 43 percent recently. Reserve Bank Governor John Mushayavanhu says people feel more confident about keeping ZiG money for longer periods. Economic stability makes citizens want to use ZiG for buying things and saving cash.
The central bank stores real gold to back up every ZiG note and coin. President Mnangagwa visited the bank vaults and saw 3,400 kilograms of shiny gold bars. Last year the bank only had 1,500 kilograms of gold sitting there. Officials want to collect 5,000 kilograms of gold before this year ends...