HARARE – Cybercrime and mobile money fraud are emerging as growing threats in Zimbabwe’s rapidly expanding digital economy, prompting regulators to intensify public awareness campaigns and urge citizens to safeguard their personal information.

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.

HARARE — The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has set a June 2026 deadline for mobile network operators to cleanse their customer databases of unverified accounts and tightened rules governing mobile‑issued nano‑loans, Governor John Mushayavanhu announced.

Zimbabwe’s tobacco auction floors will officially open to buyers on 4 March 2026, with authorities confirming that all farmers have been paid for last season’s deliveries. The announcement was made by Emmanuel Matsvaire, chief executive officer of the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB), while giving oral evidence before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Lands and Agriculture.

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has announced major changes to bank charges, placing limits on withdrawal and swipe fees and removing some charges altogether. The move is meant to make banking more affordable and encourage people to use formal financial services.

HARARE — Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor John Mushayavanhu delivered the 2026 Monetary Policy Statement on 27 February 2026, announcing changes affecting exporters, small‑scale gold miners, the ZiG currency framework, and the central bank’s monetary stance.