Energy & climate
Zimbabwe launches blockchain-based carbon credits trading registry
The country wants to establish trust by making all transactions immutable and transparent.
May 12, 2025
Zimbabwe
28 storiesCBDC
Ghana to launch CBDC, the eCedi in 2025 — Report
This follows a two-year delay despite a successful pilot program.
Feb 13, 2025
CBDC
Zimbabwe’s central bank introduces gold-backed digital currency for retail use
However, there are concerns about its stability, given the price of gold and fluctuations, regulatory challenges, trust, and cybersecurity.
Oct 9, 2023
Markets
Nigeria received nearly $60 billion in crypto value in a year
Overall, Sub-Saharan Africa received $117.1 billion in crypto value between July 2022 and June 2023, according to data from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis.
Sep 19, 2023
CBDC
RBZ’s CBDC set to be used for transacting in a month
The bank hopes to use the CBDC to tackle hyperinflation in the country and provide an alternate store of value for Zimbabweans.
Aug 3, 2023
State of fiat
Economist urges Zimbabwean government to consider paying civil workers in gold
Zimbabwe's government has been urged to pay civil servants with gold-backed CBDC and coins amid plunging economy.
Jul 21, 2023
State of fiat
Tanzanian central bank calls for the de-dollarization of local market
The government banned the use of USD in August 2007 and again in December 2017.
Jun 22, 2023
CBDC
RBZ finalizes P2P platform for gold-backed CBDC
The move is aimed at reducing the demand for US dollars and providing an alternative currency and store of value.
Jun 22, 2023
Litigation
Bitcoin fraud suspect denied bail in Zimbabwe
The suspect allegedly duped an eye specialist of $457,000 worth of cryptocurrency between October 2021 and March this year.
Jun 16, 2023