 |
|
|
|
|
| author/source:Bloomberg |
| published:Fri 16-May-2008 |
| posted on this site:Fri 16-May-2008 |
|
| Article Type : News |
|
| Rose from 164,900 percent in February |
 |
|
Inflation in Zimbabwe surged to 355,000 percent in March as food and non-alcoholic beverage costs jumped, the Zimbabwe Independent reported, citing the Finance Ministry. The inflation rate rose from 164,900 percent in February, the Harare-based newspaper said on its web site. Zimbabwe has the world's highest inflation rate. The southern African nation is in its 10th year of economic recession and has the fastest-shrinking peace-time economy, according to the World Bank.
back to top |
|
|
|
|
