Econet has a new data package for US dollars. 10gig data going for US$10. #ConsumerUpdates

To buy Smart USD bundles, you have to first buy USD airtime from Econet shops or through your FCA account, then buy any package using the recharged USD airtime. #ConsumerUpdates

Plans by monetary authorities to introduce a $100 note come at a time when inflation has risen to 72.7% in March, interest rates have been revised upwards to 80%, the auction system exchange rate has risen 30% to ZWL$146 since January, with the parallel market rate almost double.

Beware of scammers, familiarise yourself with the features of the ZWL$100 note. #ConsumerUpdates

Access Forex has resumed local money transfer service. #ConsumerUpdates

There has been a 49.2% increase in the auction system exchange rate within a week, from ZWL$173 on 10 May to ZWL$258 on 17 May. Meanwhile, monetary authorities today suspended their decision for banks to stop lending. #ConsumerUpdates

Consumer basket is ZWL120,000. Domestic worker's average minimum wage is ZWL10,000.

Zimbabwe-China Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture Center is offering free acupuncture treatment at Parirenyatwa.

The U.S. has rescinded the Order requiring persons to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States, effective on June 12, 2022. Only proof of vaccination now needed. cdc.gov/media/releases…

Are basic goods being diverted to informal markets? chronicle.co.zw/are-basic-good… CONSUMERIZIM Consumer Hub Zimbabwe

New kid on the block: Delta has introduced banana-flavoured Chibuku Super, apparently in a move to appeal to more female drinkers. Already drinkers were mixing original Chibuku Super with banana yogurt to get that taste. Years back, Delta introduced chocolate-flavoured Super.

It is sad that torn and defaced US dollar notes are discounted and sold at less value in Zimbabwe. They are also rejected in shops, even a note with a slight tone.

Blueberries are a lucrative export product for Zimbabwe. The southern African country is now the biggest exporter of blueberries in the SADC region, supplying 5,000 tonnes a year.

Consumer Hub Zimbabwe Huge potential for #SMEs and #jobcreation, through value addition, infrastructure and #skills. Zimbabwe has a competitive advantage and one of the best climates in the world! carel van oosterzee PUM and ZimTrade I am sure you have interesting perspectives to share :)

It's the consumer who will still suffer from the revoking of the suspension of duty. The duty portion will be now passed on to the consumer. In the same spirit, government should be swift in shutting down downtown brick and mortar "tuckshops" that are charging in forex only

We join the nation in "exalting and extolling the brave men & women who sacrificed their lives during the Chimurenga/Umvukela and national liberation struggles," as the preamble of our Constitution states. May such heroism be inculcated in the fight to achieve menstrual liberty.

We celebrate each time when we get an opportunity to talk about periods on television to demystify menstrual fallacies. Such conversations were not aired, some years back, and are still surrounded by taboos in many communities. #LetsTalkAboutIt #PeriodsMatter

All hands must be on deck for us to get down to Zero new HIV infections, Zero discrimination and Zero AIDS-related deaths. Together we can do this! As we commemorate #WorldAIDSDay2022 today, let us renew our commitment and resolve to achieve this, sooner rather than later!