
Zimbabwe Suspends Duty on Bus Imports to Reduce Transport Costs
Government has suspended duty on public service bus imports to ease transport challenges, lower fares, and modernise fleets.
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Government has suspended duty on public service bus imports to ease transport challenges, lower fares, and modernise fleets.

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has confirmed readiness for the rollout of new ZiG banknotes, with sufficient supplies already distributed nationwide. The phased introduction will begin with lower denominations while higher values will follow based on demand and economic conditions. Authorities and analysts say the rollout supports ongoing monetary stability and aims to strengthen confidence in the domestic currency.

The Government of Zimbabwe has directed that all local suppliers be paid exclusively in Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) as part of a new policy to strengthen the use of the local currency. Mthuli Ncube announced the measure together with the introduction of a National Standard Price List to guide government procurement prices. The move, supported by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, forms part of broader reforms aimed at reducing dollarisation and increasing confidence in the ZiG.
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RBZ begins production of redesigned ZiG banknotes The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has started producing redesigned ZiG banknotes, which will soon enter circulation as part of the central bank’s...

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