Tag: inflation

Egypt: Core Inflation Hits 40.3% in February

Egypt's annual core inflation rate hits 40.3 percent in February, compared to…

Zimbabwe adopts new inflation rate based on U.S. dollar, local currency

Zimbabwe will from now on measure inflation using a weighted average of…

Kenya’s inflation climbs to 9.2pc as some food prices soar

Increasing food prices in Kenya have continued to put households under pressure…

From Chinua Achebe to Toyin Falola – 5 essential books Nigeria’s new president should read

Not many African political leaders are known to have publicly declared their…

Egypt: CBE Maintains Interest Rate Depite Soaring Inflation

The Central Bank of Egypt(CBE) kept interest rates steady at its first meeting…

Tunisians struggle with prices and shortages as economy worsens

Tunisian street cleaner, Lassad Mejri, says life has grown so tough for…

Egypt: Government Rolls out Early Ramadan Discounts as Inflation Continue to Soar

Inflation-stricken Egyptians are flocking to discounted "Ahlan (Welcome) Ramadan" markets that opened…

Kenya’s inflation slows further to 9.0% yr/yr in January

Kenya's inflation (KECPI=ECI) slowed to 9.0% year-on-year in January from 9.1% a…

Egyptians offered loans to buy books as inflation soars

Egyptians are used to paying for costly items such as cars or…

Bank of Ghana to raise rates by 175 basis points later in January

The Bank of Ghana, wrestling with runaway inflation, is expected to deliver…