Zimbabwe’s ZiG has found stability. Trust is the harder test

For much of Zimbabwe’s recent economic history, the exchange rate has been more than a financial indicator.

It has been a measure of anxiety.

Businesses have watched it when deciding how much stock to hold. Workers have followed it when assessing the real value of their salaries. Landlords, retailers and service providers have used it, directly or indirectly, to protect themselves against sudden changes in purchasing power.