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Consumers failing to secure loans from banks: IH Securities

In its IH Zimbabwe Consumer Sector Report 2025, financial services firm, IH Securities, said salaries were less than US$100 per month.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Jul. 8, 2025

Consumers failing to secure loans from banks: IH Securities

Consumer watchdog wants tough stance against substandard products

The workshop was hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Jun. 23, 2025

Consumer watchdog wants tough stance against substandard products

CPC calls for action on currency disparity

The CPC effort is aimed at strengthening the local currency exchange rate, encouraging the use of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency amid concerns over its continued viability.

By Blessed Ndlovu Jun. 19, 2025

CPC calls for action on currency disparity

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Zim chokes from cheap imports

The concerted effort is aimed at protecting consumers while ensuring fair competition on the marketplace,deterring illegal activities and upholding the integrity of legitimate businesses.

By Sydney Kawadza Jun. 18, 2025

Counterfeit crisis a big threat to economy

Consumer Council of Zimbabwe chief executive officer, Rose Mpofu noted that the counterfeiting challenge is not unique to Zimbabwe. She said this was a global crisis.

By Staff Reporter Apr. 11, 2025

Counterfeit crisis a big threat to economy

Understanding school fees inflation: Lessons from SA

More interestingly, school fees are a typical component of the consumer basket, which economists use to calculate a country's inflation rate (Consumer Price Index/ CPI).

By Kevin Tutani Mar. 28, 2025