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Topic : Price Hikes

Price hikes: Consumers in a fix
Most consumers interviewed said they were now unable to cope with the price hikes as their incomes were not going up.
By Rugare Mubika Jun. 18, 2023
Price hikes: Consumers in a fix

Mthuli’s slapstick measures only offer temporary reprieve
So yes, the government’s latest intervention is now threatening job losses at a time when the Zanu PF-run government is promising to create jobs to try and secure votes.
By Newsday May. 13, 2023
Mthuli’s slapstick measures only offer temporary reprieve

Consumers in distress as prices spiral out of control
Businesses, under fire from the protracted volatilities, have responded by effecting waves of price hikes to avoid collapse.
By Tatira Zwinoira and Rugare Mubika May. 5, 2023
Consumers in distress as prices spiral out of control

Price spikes spook consumers
As of yesterday, the local currency was trading between $1 800 and $2 100 to the greenback on the black market against the official rate of $1 021.
By Priveledge Gumbodete Apr. 26, 2023
Price spikes spook consumers

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