Zimbabwe's forex inflows surge to US$8.3 billion

Zimbabwe's foreign currency earnings increased by 39.1 percent to US$8.3 billion during the first five months of 2026, driven by robust economic growth momentum, official data reveals. According to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe governor John Mushayavanhu, the figure marks a significant increase from the US$6 billion recorded during the same period in 2025. The inflow boost strengthens the country's external position amid ongoing currency reforms.