There is a generation in Zimbabwe’s economy and governance crisis that has never experienced a fully functional system. For them, inefficiency in Zimbabwe is not an interruption, it is the baseline.

HARARE — The Government has issued a strong appeal to the private sector to refrain from hiking prices following the commencement of civil servants’ salary reviews this week. Speaking at a post-Cabinet briefing on Tuesday, April 14, authorities warned that speculative pricing could trigger an inflationary spiral and negate the intended boost to workers' purchasing power. The salary adjustments began rolling out on April 12, with members of the uniformed forces being the first

HARARE — Zimbabwe’s recent announcement of a US$0.54 per litre diesel tax removal has triggered widespread debate after fuel prices increased instead of falling, raising concerns over transparency in the country’s fuel pricing model. Motorists and businesses are questioning the credibility of the policy following the latest price adjustments by the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority, which saw petrol rise to US$2.23 per litre and diesel to US$2.11.

The Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ) has called on the government to temporarily review fuel taxes, levies, and administrative charges to help ease pressure from rising Zimbabwe fuel prices. The appeal comes as the latest fuel price increase in Zimbabwe pushes diesel to US$2.05 per litre, up from US$1.52, while petrol (E5) has climbed to US$2.17 from US$1.56 before March 4, 2026.

Parliament has called on Energy and Power Development Minister July Moyo to deliver an urgent ministerial statement after the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority raised fuel prices this month.

Zimbabwe’s latest fuel price increase, with petrol now at $2.17 per litre, has triggered a familiar wave of frustration. Social media is awash with anger, commuters are bracing for higher fares, and businesses are quietly recalculating their costs. The explanation being offered is equally familiar: global oil prices are rising, driven by escalating tensions involving Iran in the Middle East. It is true, but it is not the whole truth. Because while the trigger may be global, t

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has moved to calm market concerns following the government’s decision to pay local suppliers exclusively in the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency.

The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has announced a sharp increase in fuel prices for March 2026, citing rising global cost pressures and supply chain disruptions.

HARARE – A senior official at the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has urged citizens to change their perceptions of the country’s local currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), saying public confidence is critical for the nation’s long-term goal of achieving a mono-currency economy.

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has officially decoupled its transition to a monocurrency system from a fixed timeline, opting instead for a conditions-based framework under which the move will only be implemented once strict economic benchmarks are met.