Consumption - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : Consumption

10,4% jump in cost of living: ZimStat

The rising cost of living has been driven by a number of factors which include inflation, currency depreciation and economic instability.

By Sharon Buwerimwe Aug. 4, 2023

20% drop in food-insecure households

The findings show that in typical deficit-producing areas, households are likely to continue selling livestock to earn income for food and non-food needs.

By Freeman Makopa Apr. 28, 2023

Are ZW$ valuations still relevant?

We add that inflation is too volatile for valuations that make assumptions about the next 10 years.

By Tafara Mtutu Feb. 24, 2023

Zim poverty levels now dangerous

Government says no learner should be sent back home for failing to pay fees: But schools cannot operate without income from the fees.

By Newsday Jan. 13, 2023

Zim inflation slows down in December

The statistics also showed a single individual in the country now needs $22 193 per month to afford basic needs.

By Sharon Buwerimwe Dec. 29, 2022

Food poverty surges 0,9%

“The CPI for the month ending November 2022 stood at $13 349,42 compared to $13 113,95 in October 2022 and $3 760,86 in November 2021.”

By Silas Nkala and Tatenda Manyinyire Nov. 30, 2022

Food poverty line up 3,1%: ZimStat

ZimStat said the food poverty line of $21 454,60 as at October 2022 meant that the minimum needs basket costs that much per person.

By Nizbert Moyo Oct. 26, 2022

EcoCash raises transaction limits

The additional good news to customers is that they can now also send up to ZW$350 000 in four batches of $75 000 in a day.

By Staff Reporter Oct. 4, 2022

Poor co-ordination makes it difficult to see where African food systems are going

EVEN when sufficient funding is made available, African countries may fail to feed themselves and produce excess food for export in a consistent manner.

By Charles Dhewa Oct. 4, 2022