Zimbabwe to roll out derided ‘bond notes’

AFP, HARARE: Zimbabwe will issue “bond notes” equivalent to the US dollar from next week to ease critical cash shortages, the central bank announced Saturday, despite widespread public fear of a return to hyperinflation.
“The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe is pleased to advise the nation of the introduction of bond notes with effect from Monday,” the bank said in a statement.

Zimbabwe to roll out derided bond notes