Trading resumed precisely half an hour later. A number of Zimbabweans have been buying shares in order to protect themselves from the dwindling value of their national currency -- which has lost close to seventy percent of its worth since January. To maintain stability on the stock market, the ZSE created a rule that gives them authority to call a halt when necessary, according to CEO Justin Bgoni. “It’s industry best practice that if a market moves too quickly, it must be cooled down,” Justin said. He also asserted that despite the destabilization of the domestic money, both the ZSE and its dollar-only sister bourse at Victoria Falls remain desirable investments. The Zimdollar remains illiquid compared to other global currencies - presently worth 3,674 against the US Dollar – yet governmental authorities are confident that having a native currency will be beneficial for Zimbabwe's troubled economic system.