Hyperinflation Accelerates
Zimbabwe experiences accelerating hyperinflation and severe currency instability.
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2006 in Zimbabwe
Explore 7 historical events and records for Zimbabwe in 2006.
Historical records for Zimbabwe in 2006
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May
Inflation Exceeds One Thousand Percent
Official inflation rises above one thousand percent.
August
Currency Redenomination
Gono introduces a redenominated currency that removes three zeros.
Currency Redenomination
Zimbabwe removes three zeros from its currency during continuing inflation.
September
Trade Union Protest Suppressed
Police break up a union protest and detain its leaders.
December
Election Timetable Proposal
ZANU-PF considers delaying the next presidential election.
Other events (month unknown)
Benjani Joins Portsmouth Front Line
Benjani arrives from Auxerre and becomes a leading attacking option, bringing powerful running and ability to occupy central defenders.
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