Source: Forex inflows surge to US$4,97bn – herald Business Reporter ZIMBABWE recorded a sharp rise in foreign currency inflows in the first quarter of 2026, as strong export earnings and resilient remittances helped deliver sustained external surpluses, according to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ). Total foreign currency receipts climbed 54,1 percent to US$4,97 billion in the three months to March, up from US$3,22 billion a year earlier. The central bank said the increase translated into monthly trade surpluses, including US$109,9 million in January and US$46,4 million in February. RBZ Governor Dr John Mushayavanhu said: “The inflows had remained robust, consistently covering external payment obligations and yielding significant surpluses, underscoring improved external sector stability.” Data from the quarterly snapshot showed that total foreign currency payments stood at US$3,32 billion during the period, leaving a sizeable net inflow position. Monthly surpluses averaged ...