HARARE – Zimbabweans have been urged to drastically reduce travel and “park their cars” as fuel prices remain among the highest in the region, with petrol pegged at US$2.23 per litre and diesel at US$2.11. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube issued the warning while speaking at the World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings 2026 on April 15, saying motorists must “rationalise” fuel usage in the face of persistent high prices.

HARARE, ZIMBABWE – The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa Competition and Consumer Commission (CCCC) has issued a strong warning to businesses across Eastern and Southern Africa against profiteering and anti-competitive conduct amid surging global oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions. The caution comes as conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran disrupts global energy markets, pushing crude oil prices above US$100 per barrel, their hi

HARARE, ZIMBABWE – The price of a standard loaf of bread in Zimbabwe has risen sharply, with a snap survey across major urban centres showing retail prices now ranging between US$1 and US$1.17, as rising fuel costs continue to push up production and distribution expenses.