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.

Across Harare, Bulawayo, and Masvingo, the mood this week is unmistakable. It is not just the late-summer heat, it is the momentum of Creative Economy Week Zimbabwe 2026. From 2–7 March, creatives, policymakers, and investors are sharing platforms, exchanging cards, and, more importantly, building partnerships.

In last week’s column, "The Innovation Hub Harvest," we explored how you can utilize high-end university gear to move your production from "bedroom quality" to "global standards." We’ve covered the paperwork, the global digital passports, and the funding tricks.

In our previous session, How to Write a Winning Grant Proposal, we explored how creatives can unlock funding to fuel their ideas. But a tougher question often follows: what happens when the grant (or the dream) arrives, but the tools are out of reach?

In our previous column, The Digital Stage: Using NDS2 to Sell Your Art Beyond the Border, we explored how Zimbabwean creatives can secure their “digital passports” tools such as ISRC codes, to earn global royalties. But even with international access, one reality remains: creative work needs capital to take off.