Zim lending ban insane, say experts, but central bank governor thinks it’s a great idea

John Mangudya says the ban on all lending by banks is a temporary measure to ensure ‘sanity’

10 May 2022 - 18:55 By Ray Ndlovu and Godfrey Marawanyika

Zimbabwe has adopted its harshest solution yet to halt a currency crisis, ordering banks to immediately stop all lending...

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