Inflation soars to 85.7%

LIVINGSTONE MARUFU Zimbabwe is once again caught in the throes of inflationary turbulence, with the annual inflation rate for the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency surging to 85.7% in April —up from 57.5% in April 2024.  This sharp rise, driven by growing pressure on prices for goods and services, underscores the country’s persistent struggle to anchor…