Air Zim to charge hard currency for international flights

ZIMBABWE'S embattled national carrier, Air Zimbabwe, will no longer sell international tickets in Zim dollars. The Citizen reports that the move follows similar actions by British and South African airlines operating to the country. Travel agents in Zimbabwe believe this could be the final nail in the coffin of Air Zim, as many Zimbabweans have no access to foreign exchange. Zimbabwe is in the midst of its worst financial crisis since independence with inflation running at over 200%, and the American dollar fetching over Z$1 500 on the black market. (Miguel de Sousa)