The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has devalued the Zimbabwe Gold (Zig) by 44%, sending the currency plummeting from 13.98 to 24.3 against the US dollar.
The drastic move is aimed at addressing rising exchange rate volatility and inflationary pressures that have weighed on the economy since August.
According to RBZ Governor John Mushayavanhu, the decision was necessary due to renewed exchange rate pressures and rising inflation.