October 2022 inflation report: Consumer prices are rising at a slower pace in many African countries
Zimbabwe’s inflation has slowed for the second consecutive month as East African countries report double-digit rates.
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At least 16 countries on the continent reported inflation rates higher than 10% in Sept. Zimbabwe's inflation rate slowed from 285% in Aug. to 280.4% in Sept.
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