Harare — Exactly one year after the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) took the bold decision to realign the ZiG, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has pronounced a strong and confident message: stability has returned, growth is accelerating, and the ZiG has emerged as a true symbol of national renewal.
The MPC, meeting in Harare yesterday, highlighted that global economic prospects are brightening, with the world economy forecast to grow by 3 percent in 2025. Against this backdrop, Zimbabwe’s own performance has been nothing short of remarkable. The economy recorded an impressive 11 percent growth in the second quarter of this year, powered by agriculture and mining, sectors that continue to form the backbone of national prosperity.
Foreign currency inflows are rising at historic levels. Exports have now crossed the US$10 billion mark, while reserves have climbed close to US$900 million.
These figures reflect resilience, confidence, and the strengthening of Zimbabwe’s external position, a far cry from the vulnerabilities of the past.
Inflation, long the scourge of households, is steadily being brought under control. The MPC projects that by December 2025, inflation will fall to around 20 percent, easing pressure on families and businesses alike. Importantly, policy consistency remains a defining feature of this new era, with the RBZ maintaining the key interest rate at 35 percent and keeping reserve requirements unchanged, sending a clear signal of stability and predictability to investors.
The MPC emphasized that these achievements are not accidental, but the direct result of disciplined leadership and tough but necessary decisions taken a year ago. “Zimbabwe is on the rise,” the committee declared, pointing to the ZiG as a renewed foundation for sustainable growth.
While some voices are already calling for a return to a mono-currency system, the message from the MPC is one of patience and perseverance. True stability, the committee stressed, is built step by step.
After only one year, the ZiG has already proven its resilience and earned the confidence of markets and the people.
One year after its adjustment, the ZiG is no longer just money in the pocket. It is a symbol of renewal, a guarantee of stability, and a cornerstone of Zimbabwe’s march towards lasting prosperity.
