Airline, More Major Firms Show Confidence In ZiG

Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor Dr John Mushayavanhu (centre), exchanges notes with chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Budget, Finance and Economic Development Mr Clemence Chiduwa (left) and chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Industry and Commerce Mr Ngonidzashe Mudekunye at the New Parliament Building in Harare, yesterday. — Picture: Kudakwashe Hunda

Wallace Ruzvidzo and Farirai Machivenyika

MAJOR companies, including an airline, are through with the necessary technicalities allowing them to accept payments in ZiG, with Reserve Bank Governor Dr John Mushayavanhu assuring Parliament yesterday that the Central Bank has enough reserves to back the new currency. ZiG continues to show its viability as the exchange tender of choice with more industry players now accepting the new local currency in exchange for goods and services. In a business update, Fastjet airline said customers could now book and pay for flights using the local currency. “Fastjet Zimbabwe is pleased to advise that we have successfully migrated to the ZiG currency. “Customers may now book and pay in ZiG. Payments in ZiG can only be made at any Fastjet airport ticketing desk or Fastjet sales shops,” said the airline. In an interview yesterday, Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) president, Mr Kurai Matsheza, said the demonstration of confidence in ZiG across all sectors was evidence that the country was on the right path. “We welcome that demonstration of confidence, we hope it will spread to all sectors of the economy. ReadMore