Cornelius Dube

“ZiG has to be available in a ratio relative to its demand. Demand for ZiG is currently very subdued,”

Cornelius Dube · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-16

Economist Cornelius Dube says demand for the ZiG remains weak despite the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe's efforts to strengthen the currency's credibility.

“Policy should not try to force a conversion but should create the necessary incentives which will eventually see both businesses and consumers being indifferent to holding ZiG or US dollars,”

Cornelius Dube · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-16

Dube argues that policy should focus on creating incentives rather than forcing conversion, so that businesses and consumers become indifferent between holding ZiG or US dollars.

“History shows that it is possible to de-dollarise, though it’s not easy. It takes time,”

Cornelius Dube · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-16

Dube says de-dollarisation is possible but cannot be achieved overnight, noting the difficulty of shifting away from the US dollar.