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The RBZ’s funds ran dry after previous governor Gideon Gono splurged on the political elite and peasant farmers alike.

Taxpayers expected to rescue Zimbabwe’s Reserve Bank

Political largesse broke the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe; now the state wants the public to fill up the coffers, but they are not amused.

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‘Gono is set to replace Chinamasa’

High-level sources say the former Reserve Bank governor looks certain to become finance minister.

Gono, Biti and missing cash

A former Reserve Bank adviser has asked Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Court to verify his claims that millions were stolen during Gideon Gono’s tenure.

Gideon Gono

Zim: Will Gono go gracefully?

The central bank governor’s term ends this month but if President Robert Mugabe asks him to stay on again, he might.

Zim: Mobile bank shakes up industry

The recently launched mobile banking platform EcoCashSave could further shake a banking sector already reeling under financial strain.

Zanu-PF acts to silence Kereke

Allegations of corruption levelled against Reserve Bank governor Gideon Gono have returned to haunt the sacked Zanu-PF MP Munyaradzi Kereke.

No Zim dollars yet, says Reserve Bank

Zimbabwe Reserve Bank governor Dr Gideon Gono says the government has no plans to reintroduce the local currency in the near future.

Zimbabwe’s Indigenisation Minister Saviour Kasukuwere

Mugabe broadside leaves Zimplats takeover in a muddle

Implats has taken "legal advice" to protect its rights.

Tall order: Government’s bid to rescue the insolvent Interfin is a monumental task as the bank would need to comply with new capital requirements.

Scramble to rescue Zim bank

The Zimbabwean government is pushing to revive Interfin Banking Corporation because it owes it millions.

The Zimplats deals is one of many that the governor of the Reserve Bank has questioned.

Row over Zim indigenisation deals

Indigenisation Minister Saviour Kasukuwere and Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe governor Gideon Gono are locked in a battle over indigenisation policy.

Zimbabwean depositors shun banks

Zimbabwean depositors shun banks

Unstable policies have resulted in Zimbabwe’s citizens relying more on cash and shying away from depositing their money in banks.

Zimbabwe’s reserve bank up to its ears in debt

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe is severely hamstrung by a debt bill of $1.5-billion.

Zim central bank to cut 1 600 jobs

Zimbabwe’s central bank will lay off 74% of its workers as part of a drive to return focus to its core role as a monetary authority.

Cuckold story taken with a pinch of salt

Speculating about the alleged misfortunes of their leader is a national pastime for Zimbabweans.

IMF: Zim central bank needs reform

Governance at Zimbabwe’s central bank must be strengthened and its role refocused after the country abandoned its local currency, the IMF says.