Cathy Buckle: Zimbabwe's ZiG - From childhood songs to chaotic realities

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Cathy Buckle: Zimbabwe's ZiG - From childhood songs to chaotic realities

In a nostalgic reverie, the echoes of a childhood song mingle with the chaos of present-day Zimbabwe. The innocuous word “ZiG” once sparked laughter around campfires, but now it heralds turmoil as the nation grapples with a new currency. Abruptly introduced, ZiG brings a maelstrom of confusion—banks falter, transactions fail, and daily life spirals into disarray. Amidst the mayhem, citizens confront a surreal financial calculus, wondering how lo…