Zimbabwe Hits Single-Digit Inflation Milestone

Zimbabwe inflation drops to single digits for first time in decades

Zimbabwe’s annual inflation rate fell to 4.1% in its local currency in January — the first time the figure has fallen to single digits since 1997. Authorities hailed it as a “historic milestone” after decades marred by hyperinflation and currency collapse. The shift follows the rollout of central bank policies aimed at stabilizing prices since the gold-backed ZiG currency was launched in 2024. The ZiG — short for Zimbabwe Gold — is the country’s…

What really pushed Zimbabwe’s inflation down to a single-digit?

Zimbabwe’s annual inflation rate has fallen to 4.1%, marking the first time the country has recorded single-digit inflation since 1997. Authorities have described the development as historic, but behind the headline figure is a combination of tighter policies, short-term stabilisers and firm controls that helped cool prices, at least for now. Inflation slowed to 4.1% in January from 15% last month. The slowdown did not happen by chance. Tight mo…

Zimbabwe Hits Single-Digit Inflation Milestone

Zimbabwe has recorded single-digit inflation in its domestic currency for the first time in almost 30 years according to official figures released by the government.

Zimbabwe Inflation Hits Single Digits for First Time Since 1997

Celebrating ZiG’s single-digit inflation is like boasting about a car that’s never crashed because it’s never driven

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Zimbabwe breaks inflation curse

Zimbabwe breaks inflation curse Janine2 Tue, 01/27/2026 - 18:41 HARARE - Zimbabwe has hit a major economic milestone.Annual inflation has dropped into single digits for the first time since 1997.READ: Inflation puts damper on Christmas celebrations in ZimbabweInflation slowed sharply to just over 4% last month from 15% in December.The development is central to the government’s plan to make the gold-backed ZiG the country’s sole currency by 2030…