Zimbabwe introduces ZiG amidst controversy, facing legal and public backlash over its implementation and economic implications.
Ikeoluwa Ogungbangbe
Ikeoluwa Ogungbangbe
Ikeoluwa Ogungbangbe, with her four-year tenure as a writer, fervently champions early leadership ideals. Her flagship program, "From Seed to Sequoia Initiative," is a testament to her commitment, where she mentors secondary school students, helping shape their futures. Ikeoluwa emphasizes the transformative power of human connections. She strongly asserts that genuine, authentic friendships and relationships are the foundational pillars that drive individual and collective success. Guiding young minds, she believes in laying down roots of integrity, passion, and resilience.
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Zanu PF launches a probe into fake press statements stirring controversy within the party, targeting false allegations against President Mnangagwa’s sons.
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President Mnangagwa appoints Justice Cheda to lead an inquiry into Harare City Council’s governance, focusing on financial and procedural compliance since 2017.
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The United Nations has launched a $429 million appeal to provide urgent aid to over three million Zimbabweans facing severe hunger due to a devastating drought.
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Zimbabwean teachers, represented by ZIMTA, are urgently calling for salary negotiations as ignored discussions exacerbate the economic hardships faced due to inflation.
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Li Song, a Chinese national, was arrested in Harare, accused of fraud, attempted murder, and mishandling cyanide, in a major operation by Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission.
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Zimbabwe introduces its new gold-backed currency, ZiG, transitioning the national budget to stabilize the economy and restore monetary confidence.
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Zimbabwe introduces a $0.02 tax on every dollar leaving the country to curb foreign currency outflow and strengthen the newly introduced ZiG currency.
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RBZ clamps down on supermarkets overcharging with unofficial exchange rates to stabilize ZiG currency and boost Zimbabwe’s economy.
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President Mnangagwa faces resistance from Zanu PF over the costly Polad initiative, sparking debates on its effectiveness and financial implications.