ZiG cash rollout imminent

STAFF WRITER

Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor Dr John Mushayavanhu says the country’s new ZiG banknotes are ready for circulation and will be introduced through financial institutions in a carefully sequenced process designed to preserve price and exchange rate stability.

Dr Mushayavanhu said the central bank was fully prepared to roll out the new notes, stressing that their release would be gradual, demand-driven and anchored on the macroeconomic stability achieved during 2025.
“The Reserve Bank’s readiness is advanced, with the new ZiG notes ready for delivery through financial institutions and other authorised channels,” he said.
“The rollout will be gradual and systematic, strictly aligned with economic developments and genuine cash demand for transactions.”
The introduction of the new notes is expected within the first three months of 2026.
Dr Mushayavanhu emphasised that the injection of physical ZiG cash into the market will not expand money supply, as banks will exchange the cash for their electronic balances (RTGS) held at the central bank.
“A comprehensive awareness campaign will educate on note features, durability and the process’s stability-preserving nature. This prudent approach builds on 2025 gains, ensuring seamless convenience without undermining ZiG stability.”