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Prices of commodities in Zimbabwe have surged during the festive season, adding to the burden faced by citizens already struggling to make ends meet. Basic goods such as mealie-meal, sugar, cooking oil, rice, and soap have experienced significant price hikes, even when sold in United States dollars. Retailers have increased the cost of a 2-litre bottle of cooking oil from US$3 to US$4.50, while a 2kg pack of rice now costs US$3.50, up from US$2 according to a snap survey conducted by <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200020952/prices-go-haywire-during-festive-season">NewsDay.</a> Other items such as Mazoe Crush fruit drink and washing soap have also seen price increases. In addition to this, some schools have announced plans to raise fees by up to 100% in the coming year.
The government has stated that it will not impose price controls but instead engage in dialogue with businesses to understand the reasons behind these price hikes. Industry and Commerce Minister Sithembiso Nyoni clarified that the government’s role is not to control prices but to investigate the factors leading to these increases. She told NewsDay:
<blockquote>
Government does not tame prices.
What we do is we discuss with the business and try to understand why they are hiking prices.
So, I will set up an office to look into that and then we will take the necessary dialogue steps to look into that.
</blockquote>
Retailers, however, have warned that further price hikes may be on the horizon.
Price increases during the festive season are not unique to Zimbabwe. In many countries, including Zimbabwe, shop owners often take advantage of the increased shopping activity during this time to maximize their profits. The demand for goods and services tends to rise as people purchase items to celebrate and spend time with their families and friends.
However, what makes the current situation in Zimbabwe particularly challenging is the fact that these price increases are happening at a time when the majority of the population is already facing financial difficulties. The struggling economy, stagnant wages, and high unemployment rates have created a situation where many people are finding it increasingly difficult to make ends meet. The additional burden of inflated prices for essential commodities further exacerbates their financial strain.
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Prices Of Commodities In Zimbabwe Have Surged During The Festive Season - Survey

The <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Reserve_Bank_of_Zimbabwe/">Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe</a>‘s Financial Intelligence Unit has frozen the bank accounts of 12 major suppliers of goods and services, including four supermarkets in the capital, for allegedly refusing to transact in the local currency and engaging in forward pricing practices that are believed to be causing exchange rate volatility.
Ten of the companies are accused of forward pricing, while two others are charged with pricing goods exclusively in foreign currency. The FIU says that repeat offenders will have their licences revoked.
FIU director-general Mr Oliver Chiperesa told The Sunday Mail:
<blockquote>
… we uncovered 12 violators of our regulations and we have frozen their bank accounts.
Two of them were businesses refusing to accept Zimbabwe dollars, while 11 were businesses using forward pricing.
The law only allows businesses to charge 10 percent above the interbank exchange rate, but we saw people who were using exchange rates of up to US$1: $6 000 and some as much as $7 000 to the US dollar. So, we have frozen their accounts for the time being.
Like we said, we are not just focusing on fining them. We are going to freeze those accounts indefinitely for the time being.
</blockquote>
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry and Commerce Dr Mavis Sibanda said the Ministry has established that “market malpractices” are to blame for recent price hikes, and a high-level committee has been set up by the government to undertake regular market surveillance. Sibanda is quoted as saying:
<blockquote>
The depreciation of the local currency against the United State dollar and the dollarisation of the value chain, which has resulted in over 70 percent of transactions being conducted in the United States dollar, has had an inflationary impact on the prices of basic commodities.
Market malpractices, which include the redirecting of goods from the formal to the informal sector, has been one of the major causes of the artificial shortages of basic commodities in the formal market.
</blockquote>
She added that the ministry is finalising regulations on consumer protection, which will include punitive measures for violators of consumer rights.
On Friday, President Mnangagwa warned that those found deliberately engaging in such malpractices risk having their operating licences withdrawn.
The Zimbabwean economy is facing challenges due to high inflation, foreign currency shortages, and a lack of investment. These difficulties have resulted in a decline in production and export earnings, as well as a shortage of essential commodities. Despite the implementation of various measures by the government, including economic reforms and anti-corruption initiatives, the economic situation in Zimbabwe remains challenging, and full recovery is likely to take time.
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Zimbabwe Freezes Bank Accounts Of 12 Major Businesses Over Alleged Currency Violation

Vendors in Zimbabwe’s major cities and towns have taken over strategic points, including the verandas of large retail shops, to sell a variety of goods, including basic commodities in foreign currency. This chaos has emerged amid rumours that the vendors’ biggest suppliers are large retailers who are chasing the United States dollar, which is available on the parallel market.
Some retailers are reportedly refusing to transact in the local currency due to various excuses, such as malfunctioning point-of-sale machines.
Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ) executive director Rosemary Mpofu confirmed reports of the failing electronic payment system. She told <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200011947/are-retailers-dumping-goods-on-the-streets">NewsDay</a>:
<blockquote>
CCZ of late has been receiving consumer complaints from the transacting public, among them retailers charging some products exclusively in US$ only, and rejection of the  Zimbabwean dollar, notably mobile transactions either by phone or swipe cards.
At times, consumers are advised that either the mobile network is poor or lack of connectivity, and non-functioning swipe machines in a bid to harness as much forex from consumers. We appeal to retailers practising such unethical practices to desist as such a move impacts on consumer spending, and limits rights to choice as we are using a dual currency system. The Zimbabwe dollar remains legal tender, that should not be rejected until such a time monetary authorities advise so.
</blockquote>
Denford Mutashu, the president of the Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers, stated that some unscrupulous businesspeople are responsible for the recent price hikes, which are an attempt to sabotage the government before the general elections. Mutashu described the unwarranted price increases as unnecessary and uncalled for. He also noted that some retailers are deliberately withdrawing point-of-sale machines to reject payments in the local currency. Mutashu said:
<blockquote>
Our position is that retailers should continue accepting the local currency as legal tender. The situation right now is very normal as we are approaching elections. We have a situation where business has suddenly rejected the local currency. It’s difficult to understand the sudden overcharging of goods and services where the parallel market rate has shot up to US$1: $4 000 against the official exchange rate of US$1:$1 500.
</blockquote>
Over the weekend, several major shops and bars in Harare’s residential areas refused to allow consumers access to point-of-sale machines. Some large retail shops announced electronic payment system failures for customers transacting in the local currency via radio paging systems.
Zimbabwe has adopted a dual currency system in recent years, allowing for transactions in both the Zimbabwean dollar and the US dollar. However, the growing demand for the US dollar has raised concerns among industry leaders. Denford Mutashu warned that if left unchecked, this demand could lead to a full-time dollarization of the economy. To prevent this outcome, it is essential for all stakeholders to comply with currency laws, promote financial inclusivity, and protect consumer rights.
A Twitter account, purportedly belonging to President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s spokesperson George Charamba, has referred to the recent events as “false chaos.” The account accused manufacturers and large retailers of deliberately sabotaging the government. Read the Twitter posts:
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FALSE CHAOS: Behind this seeming chaos is the methodical BIG HAND OF BIG BUSINESSES!
They use forex cheaply got from the auction to retool, order raw materials, manufacture, and then redirect their output into the informal sector through their AGENTS. The net result is complete dollarisation they falsely claim hurts them; and evasion of taxes for the very government that nourishes them. #ThisMadnessMustBeStoppedNow!
</blockquote>
The Zimbabwean government has attempted to downplay the currency crisis, stating that it has engaged with the industry to control the soaring prices of basic commodities. In his weekly column for a state-owned newspaper, President Mnangagwa accused the business sector of betraying government efforts to stabilise the economy.
The Zimbabwe dollar has been rapidly losing value, and some supermarkets are pricing their goods exclusively in US dollars to avoid losses. Prices in local currency have been fluctuating daily, leading to panic buying by consumers.
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Zimbabwean Vendors Allegedly Sell Goods In Foreign Currency, With Help From Big Retailers

On Wednesday, Pindula News visited <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">OK Zimbabwe</a> to check the prices of basic commodities. While the prices observed in one supermarket cannot be generalised to all shops, they can still be useful as an indication of the price range of basic commodities in Zimbabwe. OK Zimbabwe, being one of the biggest supermarket chains in the country, can provide a good representation of prices in similar retail outlets. However, it is important to recognize that prices may vary based on factors such as location, availability, and seasonality. Therefore, it is always best to use such information as a guide and not as definitive pricing information for all retailers in Zimbabwe. The prices are listed below.
– Pampers (68 pieces) – $27 500 
– Colgate 100ml – $2 319 
– body wash – $10 139 
– LED – US $6.5 
– Russian Bear – $18 999 
– Viceroy – $246,330 
– Shoe polish – $2 000 
– Sunlight Dishwash – $4 880 
– Lux Soap case (12 pack) – $13 400 
– Surf 2kg – $7 950 
– Sta-soft 2 litres – $10 649 
– Perfection soap bar – $2 599.99
<img alt="" class="size-full wp-image-257140 aligncenter" decoding="async" height="1200" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px" src="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-CHICKEN.jpg" srcset="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-CHICKEN.jpg 1600w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-CHICKEN-300x225.jpg 300w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-CHICKEN-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-CHICKEN-768x576.jpg 768w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-CHICKEN-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-CHICKEN-1320x990.jpg 1320w" width="1600"/> 
– Whole chicken large – $14728.35 
– Mince 1kg – $10 800
<img alt="" class="size-full wp-image-257134 aligncenter" decoding="async" height="957" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px" src="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-BEEF.jpg" srcset="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-BEEF.jpg 1600w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-BEEF-300x179.jpg 300w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-BEEF-1024x612.jpg 1024w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-BEEF-768x459.jpg 768w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-BEEF-1536x919.jpg 1536w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-BEEF-1320x790.jpg 1320w" width="1600"/> 
– Super beef 1kg – $18 990 
– Masusu Byles 1kg – $3 070 
– Chakalaka Boerwors 1kg – $8 990 
– Tissue Paper 2-ply 18s – $52 999
<img alt="" class="size-full wp-image-257135 aligncenter" decoding="async" height="1600" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" src="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-TISSUE.jpg" srcset="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-TISSUE.jpg 1200w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-TISSUE-225x300.jpg 225w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-TISSUE-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-TISSUE-1152x1536.jpg 1152w" width="1200"/> 
– Loose Quality 500g – $2 799
<img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-257136" decoding="async" height="1200" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px" src="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-LAYS.jpg" srcset="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-LAYS.jpg 1600w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-LAYS-300x225.jpg 300w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-LAYS-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-LAYS-768x576.jpg 768w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-LAYS-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-LAYS-1320x990.jpg 1320w" width="1600"/> 
– Lays chips 105g – $3 199 
– Quench Mango cordial 2 litres – $4 999
<img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-257137" decoding="async" height="1200" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px" src="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-Quench-.jpg" srcset="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-Quench-.jpg 1600w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-Quench--300x225.jpg 300w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-Quench--1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-Quench--768x576.jpg 768w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-Quench--1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-Quench--1320x990.jpg 1320w" width="1600"/> 
– Cerevita 750g – $11 399 
– Dendairy Milk – $3 900 
– Cremora Powdered milk 1kg – $7 999 
– Tips tea bags 250g – $5 400 
– Knorr Soup – $1 699 
– Cashel Valley baked beans – $3 079 
– Willards Peanut Butter 375ml – $8 139 
– Sum Mixed Jam 900G – $6 099 
– Self-raising flour 2kg – $5990
– Par-boiled Rice 2kgs – $7 420
<img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-257138" decoding="async" height="1600" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 1535px) 100vw, 1535px" src="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-SUGAR.jpg" srcset="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-SUGAR.jpg 1535w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-SUGAR-288x300.jpg 288w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-SUGAR-982x1024.jpg 982w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-SUGAR-768x801.jpg 768w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-SUGAR-1474x1536.jpg 1474w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-SUGAR-1320x1376.jpg 1320w" width="1535"/> 
– Brown Sugar 1kg – $3 149 
– Rd Seal Maize meal – $ 16 190 
– Salt – $2 029 
– A4 Counter Book 176 pages – $4 999
<img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-257139" decoding="async" height="1600" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" src="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-COOKING-OIL.jpg" srcset="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-COOKING-OIL.jpg 1200w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-COOKING-OIL-225x300.jpg 225w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-COOKING-OIL-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/OK-COOKING-OIL-1152x1536.jpg 1152w" width="1200"/>
– D-lite Cooking 2 litres – $9 100 
– School writing book – $899 
– School Maths book – $799
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