Harare, January 12, 2026 – Zimbabwe’s central bank is touting a rare victory over inflation, as new data show annual price growth plunged to about 15% in December, down from 19% in November and far below the triple-digit rates seen earlier in 2024. Month-on-month inflation has virtually flatlined – rising just 0.2% in December – amid aggressive moves to choke off money supply growth and stabilize the Zimbabwe dollar. The authorities credit an austere monetary stance, includin