Harare, (New Ziana) – Zimbabwe continues to record notable progress under the Economic Growth and Stability, as well as the Moving the Economy Up the Value Chain and Structural Transformation Pillars of the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1), with positive trends being noted in pricing, consumer confidence, and availability of basic goods.
This was said by the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Dr Jenfan Muswere, during a post-Cabinet media briefing on Tuesday.
He said Cabinet had considered the Report on the State of Prices and Availability of Basic Commodities for the period 1 April to 31 August this year, which assessed 14 essential goods, namely mealie-meal, laundry soap, cooking oil, bread, sugar, flour, rice, bath soap, washing powder, powdered and fresh milk, eggs, beef, chicken, and salt.
Dr Muswere said the prevailing monetary and fiscal environment, marked by exchange rate stability, steady prices, and increased product availability, is playing a pivotal role in protecting consumer purchasing power.
“Notably, feedback from the business community indicates a renewed sense of confidence, with several formal retail operators reporting increased sales volumes. This has been attributed to enhanced compliance, fair trading practices, and improved market discipline fostered by the operations conducted by the Task Force on Business Malpractices,” he said.
He added that the renewed synergy reflects growing alignment between regulatory enforcement and private sector interests, which is essential for sustained economic transformation.
During the review period, the official exchange rate remained relatively stable, while inspections by the Task Force on Business Malpractices were intensified across all provinces, with the operations resulting in the identification and confiscation of substandard products, which were destroyed by authorities.
Dr Muswere further noted that most retail outlets maintained adequate stocks of basic commodities throughout the period under review, a development that demonstrates steady supply and improved resilience in the domestic market.
He said the latest findings affirm that the ongoing reforms and strengthened monitoring mechanisms are reinforcing stability while ensuring fair access to essential goods for citizens.
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