Life has become increasingly hard for most Zimbabweans as the price of basic commodities continue to soar.

However our main mission as humans is to survive. Here are some helpful tips on how you can survive in this harsh economic climate.

1) Talk to your family and let them know what the country is going through and that they should expect some changes in their lifestyles. Ask them to look at some of the things they can do without. They need to be properly motivated and to understand that it’s a time for sacrifice. They will be happy to be part of the process if you get them involved.

2) Buy basic commodities in bulk.Buy most of your monthly essentials in bulk quantities. Prices of basic good are changing within a short space of time. Buying in bulk allows you to beat these price increases.

3) Be creative around traditional and farm produce foods. Unprocessed food is cheaper than processed food. There are a lot of creative recipes for unprocessed foods that can substitute some processed foods like bread. Trying these is not only fun and cheap but also highly nutritional.
4) Avoid engaging loan sharks (Chimbadzo).Loan sharks enslave people. If you borrow money from a loan shark with a monthly interest rate of say 60%, when others are buying beer at $4 yours will be costing $6.40.

5) Carry a lunch box to work. Our fathers used to carry lunch boxes with food prepared at home to work. Not only did this cut costs but brought about a sense of purpose.

6) Increase your revenue streams. Find an extra income generating project. But make sure it is completely legal and does not compromise on your job.

7) Use public transport unless it inconveniences your time table.8)Pay school fees during holidays. 9)Dont buy cash unnecessarily .Use Swipe, Ecocash as first options.

(10)Be happy. Your mind is your greatest asset. Don’t lose it because of the economy. Source – Masvingo Business Forum