US prices remain high as fuel costs squeeze households
Prices in the US rose by 3.4 percent in the year to August, with the cost of living pushed up by higher gasoline prices, official figures show.
Rising operating costs shrink margins for Zimbabwe firms, latest financials reveal
Mounting operating costs—driven by rising energy, fuel, and financing expenses—are eroding profit margins and weighing down expansion plans for most Zimbabwean firms, latest financial reports reveal.
Zim month-on-month USD inflation jumps to 1.06pct in April
Zimbabwe’s month-on-month US dollar inflation increased to 1.06 percent in April 2026, according to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, up from March’s 0.5 percent, driven mainly by fuel price hikes.
Zim inflation edges up
Zimbabwe’s annual inflation for the ZiG currency rose to 4.4 percent in March 2026, up from 3.8 percent recorded in February, latest data from ZimStats shows, confirming central bank warnings of a short-term uptick in prices driven largely by external shocks. The increase marks a 0.6 percentage point rise month-on-month in annual terms, keeping inflation […]
Gold boom lifts Africa’s reserves to $530 billion
The jump highlights how African economies are adjusting reserve strategies as currency volatility, inflation risks, geopolitical tensions and tighter global financing conditions continue to pressure emerging markets.
World Bank trims Zim growth outlook amid global headwinds
The adjustment reflects mounting geopolitical pressures, particularly tensions in the Middle East, alongside persistent structural challenges and rising debt-servicing obligations that continue to weigh on the country’s economic trajectory.
Fuel prices jump on Middle East crisis
The hike, which will be in force for the next two weeks, is expected to trigger a fresh wave of price increases across the economy, raising concerns about renewed inflationary pressures and higher transport and production costs.