The new ZiG cash is printed and waiting at the bank. Reserve Bank Governor John Mushayavanhu confirmed the notes are ready for a gradual release through financial institutions early next year. He stressed this rollout will be careful, matching real economic need to avoid hurting the currency's stability. The process will start within the first quarter of 2026, swapping electronic bank balances for physical cash without expanding the total money supply. Mushayavanhu tied this move to ongoing efforts for lasting price and exchange rate stability under the National Development Strategy Two.
The Governor pointed to recent economic gains as a reason for a positive outlook. He noted that ZiG inflation averaged only point four percent monthly...
Some prof says Zimbabwe needs to get with the AI program, and fast. Professor Kudakwashe Taruberekera, an academic and the CEO of Craft Properties, made the case after attending the Global AI Show in Abu Dhabi and the Dubai Future Forum. He argued the country must use artificial intelligence as a base for its economy, boosting both global competition and overall efficiency. He warned that delays in adoption by the public and private sectors would leave Zimbabwe behind in this Fourth Industrial Revolution. The professor called for a national strategy, similar to that of the United Arab Emirates, which aims for an AI-powered government.
Taruberekera described AI as a proactive digital teammate, not just old software. He explained that it...
First Lady handed out gifts to moms who gave birth on Christmas. Dr. Auxillia Mnangagwa visited three clinics in Harare: Mabvuku Polyclinic, Edith Opperman Clinic in Mbare, and Warren Park Polyclinic. She gave baby hampers and groceries to mothers who delivered their newborns on that day. The care packages contained things like clothes, blankets, toiletries, and food items. Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume joined her for the visits and thanked her for the gesture.
The mothers at these clinics were reportedly emotional and grateful. At Mabvuku, seven babies were born, five boys and two girls. Christine Dhobiwa, one beneficiary, called the birth a spiritual blessing and appreciated the support for her family. Edith Opperman Clinic had ten new...
Growth is gonna slow next year, according to the top guy. Acting President Kembo Mohadi, speaking from his office in Harare's Munhumutapa building, laid out the government's plan for 2026. The economy is expected to cool off, growing around five percent. That is down from the projected six point six percent this year. The focus will shift to the National Development Strategy Two, aiming to keep things moving through more factories, better mineral processing, and building infrastructure. Key areas like mining, farming, and services should keep driving the economy, helped by stable money, careful spending, and decent weather.
Mohadi pointed to some wins from this past year while talking about next year's goals. He mentioned finishing...
Citiq Prepaid has introduced Citiq Advance, a new feature within its mobile application that allows tenants to obtain emergency electricity credit. The company's Managing Director, Melissa Naicker, described the initiative as a tool for providing users with greater control during financially difficult periods. This service enables immediate access to power tokens through the Citiq Tenant App without requiring credit checks.
Eligible users can receive an advance based on their historical electricity consumption. Repayment occurs automatically, with half of each subsequent electricity purchase value deducted until the balance is settled, alongside a transparent, upfront service fee. The feature is designed to help individuals facing...
Gold just hit a crazy new record price in Bangladesh. The cost for a bhori smashed past two hundred twenty-seven thousand taka after another big jump. The Bangladesh Jewellers' Association pricing committee made the call at a Saturday meeting, hiking the rate by over fifteen hundred taka. This follows another record set just days before. Under the new prices, twenty-two carat gold will cost about nineteen thousand five hundred thirty-five taka per gram.
The release from committee chairman Dewan Aminul Islam Shahin listed other rates. Twenty-one carat gold is around eighteen thousand six hundred fifty taka per gram. Eighteen carat is nearly sixteen thousand taka, and traditional gold is about thirteen thousand three hundred twenty-five...
That new fight gym in Bashundhara is officially open, and they have big plans. Zulcan Indoor Arena launched with a ceremony at Bashundhara Sports City on Saturday. Olympic boxing medalist and former Singapore coach Arvind Lalwani was there, having worked with the facility since September. He called the place world-class and said Singapore lacks similar infrastructure. Lalwani helped introduce the World Muaythai Organisation to Bangladesh through Zulcan.
He told reporters the gym is now ready after adding missing elements. They have an MMA cage and equipment, with more gear, televisions, a sound system, and treadmills on the way to create a complete training area. Lalwani plans to visit every month to build Zulcan into a top global...
The BNP's acting boss says he'll never forget coming home. Tarique Rahman called last Thursday, the day he returned to Bangladesh after seventeen years abroad, a permanent memory. He posted on Facebook Saturday night about the huge welcome he received. He thanked the crowds lining Dhaka's roads and millions for their prayers, saying their courage gives him strength. He also expressed gratitude to civil society, young people, professionals, farmers, workers, and all citizens.
He gave a shout-out to the media for professional coverage and to security personnel for keeping things safe. He thanked leaders from other political parties who welcomed him back and acknowledged their messages about democracy and moving past vengeful politics...
The top prosecutor just quit to run for office. Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman resigned from his post to be a candidate in the upcoming parliamentary election. His deputy, Md Asad Uddin, said the resignation letter was signed and will go to the president on Sunday. Asaduzzaman, who was only appointed to the role in August 2024, will run for the BNP party in the Jhenaidah-1 constituency.
Before becoming attorney general, he held party positions. He worked as the BNP's Human Rights Secretary on its central committee and was an adviser to the party chairperson, Begum Khaleda Zia. His move to leave the government's top legal job for a campaign is now official.
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