Zimbabwe Central Bank Mulls More Measures to Protect Currency

  • FX reserves have risen since ZiG’s introduction in April
  • Central bank chief also pledges tight monetary policy

ZiG banknotes

Photographer: Cynthia R Matonhodze/Bloomberg
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Zimbabwe’s central bank governor John Mushayavanhu said he will consider using the country’s reserves to protect the bullion-backed currency against severe market disruptions.

Mushayavanhu also pledged to maintain a tight monetary policy stance, characterized by positive interest rates to ensure durable inflation and exchange rate stability.