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THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Foreign Exchange Auction Tuesday allotted a total US$29.2 million to participating companies amid calls by labour for government to rein in errant businesses violating exchange rates in their pricing.<\/p>\n

The US dollar continued to trade at last week’s exchange rate of $81.34, signifying sustained stability .<\/p>\n

The total foreign currency allotted signifies an increase from last week’s figure of US$26.1 million indicating a considerable increase in foreign currency availability for companies.<\/p>\n

The exchange rate has remained stable, maintaining last week’s premium in a development which will positively impact on price stability and increase market predictability.<\/p>\n

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A trading update released at the close of business shows that 255 bids were received on the main auction while 26 were disqualified. The platform was allotted a total of US$27.3 million with the highest bid rate reaching $88.07 and a low of $79.00.<\/p>\n

Raw materials were allotted US$11.3 million, machinery and equipment US$4.7 million, Consumables US$2,3 million, services US$2.7 million, Retail and Distribution US$1.2 million, Fuel Electricity and gas US$2.4 million.<\/p>\n

On the Small to Medium Enterprises auction, a total US$1.8 million was allotted out of the 153 bids which were received on the day. Exchange rates reached a high of $86.00 and a low of $79.00<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Raw materials were allotted US$546 149, Machinery and Equipment were allotted US$244 310, Consumables US$579 922, Services US$140 841, Retail and Distribution US$140 542, Fuel Electricity and Gas US$140 542among other priority allotments.<\/p>\n

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