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The Bank of Zambia has defended its de-dollarization plans but also seeks input from stakeholders who oppose the proposal. The central bank governor clarified that they are not proposing anything…
Zimbabwe’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), has injected over US$50 million into the interbank foreign exchange market to stabilize the economy. This move comes as the parallel…
Analysts have commented on the U.S. dollar trend following President Joe Biden’s decision not to seek re-election, noting a slight decline in the dollar against a basket of currencies. Bank…
An International Monetary Fund representative has cautioned that Zambia’s proposed dedollarization initiative may inadvertently undermine efforts to contain inflation. The representative expressed concern that the prevailing economic conditions in Zambia…
Tanzania’s Ministry of Tourism and Natural Resources has mandated that all fees in the tourism sector must be paid in local currency, aligning with a government directive for local transactions…
Iran and Russia have taken a significant step towards economic cooperation by involving their academic institutions in efforts to dedollarize their economies. The presidents of Iran’s Imam Hossein University and…
Billionaire Jack Dorsey foresees a future where bitcoin could supplant the U.S. dollar as the dominant global currency. He envisions a scenario where bitcoin’s value could soar to $1 million…
Economist Jim Rickards has shared insights on the U.S. dollar’s decline, driven by sanctions and mounting debt, and the potential rise in gold’s value as nations seek alternatives like the…
The Central Bank of Nigeria warned local financial institutions against rejecting older or lower-denomination U.S. dollar banknotes. The apex bank said it will take strong action against financial institutions that…
In the first half of 2024, the Nigerian currency depreciated by nearly 40%, making it the worst-performing currency during that period. Meanwhile, the Kenyan shilling appreciated by 20.7%, ranking it…