Exactly 30 days from the date a harried Mthuli Ncube wrote to the IMF seeking financial assistance, the finance minister put out a series of tweets announcing plans to launch the VFEX to trade in foreign currency. This new stock exchange is aimed at attracting foreign investors especially for the mining sector. Will this move bring some much needed relief to Zimbabwe’s economy?

Zimbabwe’s troubled history with bank notes enters a new chapter as fresh notes start circulating

Zimbabwe`s economy has broken numerous records as its economic descent has shown no signs of stopping. From the second highest hyperinflation rate ever recorded in history of 89.7 sextillion percent, to issuing a 100 trillion dollar note, the largest denomination ever to have been used, worldwide, Zimbabwe has done it all. This is the podcast that seeks to make sense of Zimbabwe`s unique economy. It offers insightful explanations and analyses of key developments in Zimbabwe`s economy and distils these in a clear and concise manner. Hosted by Perry Munzwembiri.