Businesses note low activity

The president of Employers Confederation of Zimbabwe (Emcoz), Demos Mbauya, stated that companies must adapt in order to survive the tough environment.
By Melody Chikono Mar. 15, 2024

Zim debt set to balloon… as Treasury borrows to finance budget gap

According to the latest annual borrowing plan released by the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO), the total budget financing gap amounts to ZWL$9,2 trillion.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Feb. 28, 2024

Binga fishermen bemoan govt tax

Finance minister Mthuli Ncube introduced additional taxes, including an upward review of levies on fuel, further condemning citizens to abject poverty.
By Patricia Sibanda Feb. 24, 2024

Price stampede... as bread shoots to US$1,30

Much of the instability and price volatility is caused by a shortage of foreign currency and lack of market confidence in the Zimdollar.
By Gracious Daniel Jan. 22, 2024

Zinara's new toll fees kick in

This will see motorists using prime roads, namely Harare-Beitbridge and Plumtree - Mutare highways
By Donald Nyandoro Jan. 4, 2024

Jere confident of National Sports Stadium Renovations

Local football is experiencing its worst stadium problem since the country's independence and the last season Harare clubs had to look for home grounds in other cities.
By Freeman Makopa Dec. 24, 2023
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Zanu PF MPs turn guns on Mthuli Ncube

Ncube also backed down on the controversial wealth tax raising the property taxation threshold from the earlier proposed $100 000 to $250 000.
By Sharon Buwerimwe Dec. 17, 2023

Editorial Comment: Ncube’s budget still unreasonable

Ncube was forced to make several revisions to his tax proposals including passport and tollgate fees before the budget was passed by Zanu PF MPs following the expulsion of CCC legislators.
By The Standard Dec. 17, 2023

Punitive new taxes to hit SMEs hard

Women make up the majority of small-scale traders in Zimbabwe.
By Melody Chikono Dec. 15, 2023