Economists slam 2026 budget as tax grab that offers ‘no real relief’
“The overall impression I got is that it’s a complacent document, suggesting that everything is fine and there’s no need to fix what’s broken.”
‘Budget skirts workers’ issues’
He said the shift was regressive and placed a heavier burden on the working poor.
By Melody Chikono
14h ago
Sacrificing the poor
Without being academic about it, the simple fact remains — the cost of goods and services will go up.
By Paidamoyo Muzulu
Nov. 29, 2025
Mthuli’s 2026 budget shall make the common man cry
There is a good on the proposal that betting, that a lot of people consider addictive and undesirable now attracts 25 percent for winning bonus and 20 percent for bookmarkers
By Brian Sedze
Nov. 28, 2025
Zimbabwe public debt surges 8,5% to US$23 billion
The report attributed the sharp rise in domestic debt mainly to ballooning arrears to service providers, which jumped from US$34 million in December 2024 to US$1,3 billion by September 2025
By Julia Ndlela
Nov. 28, 2025
Growth forecast cut to 5%… the nearly balanced US$9,5bn budget counts on inflation stability, above-normal rainfall to keep recovery on track
Ncube said the 2026 fiscal plan serves as an implementation tool for the second National Development Strategy (NDS2), which will guide Zimbabwe’s development agenda from 2026 to 2030.
By Tinashe Kairiza
Nov. 28, 2025
Record education budget fails to quell crisis, say teachers
Ncube said the funding would cater for wage costs, provide basic education and support the construction and equipping of schools, especially in underserved communities.
By Freeman Makopa
Nov. 28, 2025
Government targets US$6,86bn investments under NDS 2
According to Ncube, the government valued the economy at US$52,4 billion following its rebasing a few months back.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Nov. 28, 2025
As tax burden bites, all eyes on Ncube’s 2026 budget
FINANCE, Economic Development and Investment Promotion minister Mthuli Ncube will tomorrow present the 2026 National Budget amid a clamour for tax relief.
By Newsday
Nov. 26, 2025
Growth forecast cut to 5%… the nearly balanced US$9,5bn budget counts on inflation stability, above-normal rainfall to keep recovery on track
Local News
Nov. 28, 2025
