Zimbabwe adjusts payment systems to align with new currency
The Southern African country introduced a new gold-backed currency called ZiG - Zimbabwe Gold – its latest attempt to stabilise the economy.
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Zim central bank wants mobile money tax repealed
The move by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe comes as the central bank attempts to make its new gold token usable as a means of transaction settlement.
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Zimbabwe to launch gold-backed digital currency
Zimbabwe, which has been battling run-away inflation, is hoping to stabilise the local unit with the digital currency.
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Zimbabwe’s Central Bank wants to rein in cloud-driven Fintech
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe plans to release guidelines for financial organisations in order to govern cloud migration, services and application.
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Zimbabwe’s Stock Exchange makes room for cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, will be listed on its foreign currency only listed bourse, Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) from today.
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Zimbabwe reverses mobile money functionality freeze
Latest development follows EcoCash's recent legal action against directive.
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Standard Chartered launches digital-only banking experience
Bank announces mobile app as consumers continue to struggle amid continued cash shortages.
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Zimbabwe's Reserve Bank on security alert
Central bank urges vigilance as country experiences surge in online and mobile banking.
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Zim crypto exchange battling to re-open bank accounts
Golix is currently not processing deposits into crypto wallets.
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Zimbabwe: 96% of total transactions in 2017 were electronic, mobile
Zimbabwe has seen a rise in mobile, electronic and internet payments owing to liquidity and foreign currency shortages in the country.
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Zim mobile payments surge to US$11bn as Bitcoin emerges stronger
Locals are reportedly turning to bitcoin to bypass international payment hurdles.
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Zimbabwe's central bank wants faster tech adoption
Call for cross-sharing of infrastructure such as point of sale systems and broadband.