Facilitate Z$ boost, business tells government

BUSINESS is behind the government’s quest to encourage the wider use of the Zimbabwe dollar in the country, and wants authorities to put in place all the necessary measures which will make this possible.
Speaking to The Financial Gazette this week, captains of commerce and industry said a critical move towards achieving this key goal involved the country fully embracing a free market system.
This comes as the government has said that it will push for the sole use of the Zimbabwe dollar going forward, to underpin sustainable economic growth and to engender the competitiveness of the local manufacturing sector.
“The past five years have delivered valuable lessons on our intricate economy, especially the fact that a national currency that is supported by a vibrant productive sector is indispensable to sustainable development.