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Fuel price shocks lift Zim inflation

Last month, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) cautioned that inflation would remain elevated between the months of March and June following fuel price increases.

By Blessed Ndlovu Apr. 28, 2026

Zim inflation rises as transport, food costs squeeze households

Upstream production costs also increased. The ZWG Producer Price Index excluding agriculture rose to 226.62 in March from 223.09 in February, translating to a monthly increase of 1.6%.

By Sharon Zebra Apr. 27, 2026

Zim inflation rises as transport, food costs squeeze households

The only economic indicator that matters in Zim

This is the indicator Zimbabwe should be watching.

By Staff Reporter Apr. 24, 2026

The only economic indicator that matters in Zim

Startups fail to meet funding bar

THE National Venture Capital Company of Zimbabwe (NVCCZ) has flagged weak investor readiness among local startups as a major barrier to funding

By Blessed Ndlovu Apr. 17, 2026

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Park your cars, says Mthuli Ncube

Economists and analysts agree that the fuel price hikes are likely to trigger further increases in prices of food and other goods and services in the coming months.

By Tatira Zwinoira Apr. 16, 2026

Basic goods prices set to keep rising amid fuel hikes

According to the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency, the monthly ZiG, US dollar and blended headline inflation increased by 0,4% from February to March.

By Business Reporter Apr. 9, 2026

Basic goods prices set to keep rising amid fuel hikes

Ministry sets up social registry office in Nkayi

The establishment of a local office in Nkayi is intended to support the pilot phase and facilitate community engagement, data collection and co-ordination on the ground.

By Nizbert Moyo Apr. 2, 2026