Africa
Can gold-backed ZiG currency rescue Zimbabwe’s economy?: Lionel Laurent
In the tumultuous landscape of Zimbabwe's economic history, the quest for stability in currency has been fraught with challenges.
In the tumultuous landscape of Zimbabwe's economic history, the quest for stability in currency has been fraught with challenges. From the crippling hyperinflation of 2008 to the dominance of the US dollar today, the struggle for a reliable medium of exchange persists. Now, Zimbabwe sets its sights on a new dawn with the ZiG, backed by gold reserves. But amid nostalgic hopes and practical hurdles, can this latest attempt truly restore faith in the nation's monetary future?
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By Lionel Laurent
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