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Food shortages hit crisis point as household costs shoot up

“Surplus-producing areas remain stressed (IPC Phase 2), with households minimally meeting their food needs but struggling to meet their non-food needs,” the report said.

By Staff Writer 3h ago

Food shortages hit crisis point as household costs shoot up

E20 blend, is it the way to go?

While the government presents the E20 mandate as a strategic tool to stabilise the economy and reduce carbon emissions, the motoring sector faces a complex reality.

By Tendai Munhundarima Mar. 30, 2026

Citizens have been squeezed enough

At the beginning of the year, government introduced a 15,5% Vat on previously zero-rated tourism services such as transfers, safaris and adventure activities.

By Newsday Mar. 27, 2026

It’s the taxes, stupid

The latest fuel price hike, announced last week, pushed petrol to US$2,17 and diesel to US$2,05 per litre.

By Editor Mar. 24, 2026

Zimbabwe's fuel price hike hits hard

Authorities have attributed the increases to global oil market shocks linked to the Middle East war involving the United States and Israel's war with Iran.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Mar. 22, 2026

Pressure mounts on Ncube over fuel price madness

However, the scale of the increase has sparked a backlash from consumer advocates and business leaders who argue that the government’s own tax appetite is the primary driver of the high costs.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Mar. 22, 2026

Pressure mounts on Ncube over fuel price madness

Fuel hikes: Regional crisis, local failure

The biggest driver of high fuel prices in Zimbabwe is not the global market, but the heavy burden of taxes, levies and regulatory costs layered onto every litre.

By Newsday Mar. 20, 2026

Fuel hikes: Regional crisis, local failure

Predatory fuel pricing is now a public health threat

In March alone, fuel prices surged dramatically, pushing petrol to around US$2,17 per litre — a staggering jump of nearly 40% from earlier levels.

By Johannes Marisa Mar. 20, 2026

Predatory fuel pricing is now a public health threat

Fuel price surge sparks fresh Zim inflation fears

Annual inflation stood at 3,85% in February, with authorities projecting continued stability. However, analysts warned the latest fuel shock threatens to reverse those gains.

By Mthandazo Nyoni Mar. 20, 2026