ZIMBABWE’s parallel market exchange rate premium remained within a 20 percent margin during the first quarter of 2026 and is expected to further narrow the gap, marking a milestone in the stabilisation of the ZiG. According to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), the official exchange rate averaged ZiG25,59 per US dollar throughout the quarter.…
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ZiG premium to drop below 20 percent
Speaking to The Financial Gazette — the country’s number one business publication and prime voice for industry and commerce — there was also broad consensus among the analysts yesterday that the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) had largely managed to sustain confidence in its monetary framework in its MPS of last week.
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Adelaide Moyo is a business and financial journalist based in Zimbabwe. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of market complexities, Adelaide consistently breaks down complex financial concepts and business trends into accessible, compelling narratives for a diverse readership. She specialises in areas such as macroeconomics, corporate finance, investment, and the critical issues impacting Zimbabwe's economy, including currency developments, the informal sector, climate change, and illicit trade. Adelaide is a recipient of national awards for her reporting in different sectors of the economy. She is also a member of the Oxford Climate Journalism Network.