THE annual inflation rate for September 2026 has dropped by 0.1 percentage points to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent recorded in August 2026. Speaking during a press briefing, Thursday, ZAMSTATS Statistician General Sheila Mudenda said the reduction was mainly attributed to price movements in food items. “Annual inflation for September 2026 was recorded at 6.1 percent, down from 6.2 percent recorded in August 2026. This means that on average, prices of goods and services increased by 6.1 percent between September 2025 and September 2026. Annual food inflation for September 2026 was recorded at 5.8 percent compared to 6.0 percent in August 2026. This means that, on average prices of food items increased by 5.8 percent between September 2025 and September...