Omnibus operators in Bulawayo agree to accept new ZiG currency
Bulawayo commuter operators reversed their initial pledge to accept ZiG, citing the inability to buy fuel using the new local currency.
Zimbabwe bank distributes new ZiG currency today, will begin withdrawal from April 30
The new currency is backed by a combination of gold, precious minerals and foreign currency reserves which will begin circulating in the market on Tuesday.
Arrest of illegal moneychangers causes situation of panic in Zimbabwe
The federation of Zimbabwe further declared that the commodities such as fuel and import duties will still be paid with US Dollars.