THE annual inflation rate for November 2024 has risen to 16.5 percent from 15.7 percent recorded in October 2024. Presenting this month’s statistics, Thursday, Acting Statistician General Sheila Mudenda said the annual food inflation for November 2024 was recorded at 18.2 percent, same as the previous month. She attributed this to rising prices of food items such as bread and mealie meal, among others. “Annual inflation for November 2024 increased to 16.5 percent from 15.7 percent recorded in October, 2024. This means that on average, prices of goods and services increased by 16.5 percent between November 2023 and November 2024. This development was mainly attributed to price movements of non-food items. Annual food inflation for November 2024 was recorded at...