This achievement casts aside the memory of Zimbabwe’s past, when hyperinflation at 208 million percent in July 2008 wiped out local currency savings. Ms Gladys Shumbambiri-Mutsopotsi, an economist, noted that predictable exchange rates make it easier for people to plan purchases and avoid panic buying. Concrete examples of the ZiG’s impact are evident in the agricultural sector, where a stable currency and predictable pricing have allowed for better planning and investment. Despite the Government’s clear directive, some businesses across the country have tried to defy the directive to accept the local currency. They either refuse to use it or manipulate exchange rates based on the black market, leading to significant distortions in the economy.