Zimbabwe announced gold (ZiG) as its national currency. Its value depends on the reserves of gold and foreign currencies mined in the country. Currently, 1 US dollar can be bought for 36 thousand Zimbabwean dollars.

Police in Zimbabwe have arrested self-proclaimed "prophet" and religious leader Ismail Chokurongerwa and seven of his associates for crimes including child abuse.

The disease has been detected in 55 regions of the country, including the capital, and 221 people have died so far.