Regulatory reforms: Zim’s opportunity to reset the cost of doing business
At their core, the reforms represent a recognition that economic growth cannot occur where regulation becomes punitive instead of facilitative.
By Believe Guta
May. 21, 2026
A BYD Atto 3 costs US42 000 in South Africa. In Zimbabwe it costs US71 000. Here is why.
On paper, it was a progressive, eco-friendly incentive designed to align Zimbabwe with its national goal of achieving 33% EV market penetration by 2030.
By Tendai Munhundarima
May. 20, 2026
MPs give RBZ June 30 deadline to cut interest rates
Instead, the current 35% rate “reflects RBZ’s cautious stance, acknowledging the possibility of renewed inflationary pressures,” the report noted.
By Lesley Kufandada
May. 15, 2026
Zimbabwe just approved free bank accounts for small businesses.
The numbers make the ambition of the announcement clear. ZimStat's 2023 Economic Census
By Valentine Maya
May. 14, 2026
Why health fee cuts may not lower medical bills
The main reason is structural: Zimbabwe has no binding mechanism requiring private hospitals, pharmacies or doctors to pass cost savings on to consumers.
By Valentine Maya
May. 14, 2026
Zimbabwe bank withdrawal fees cut
The cap prevents banks from charging higher withdrawal rates, although institutions may set fees below 2%.
By Valentine Maya
May. 14, 2026
Zimbabwe cuts import licence fees, but businesses may feel little relief
But the fee reduction is not yet legally effective.
By Valentine Maya
May. 13, 2026
Your Import Licence Just Got Cheaper. Will That Save You Any Money?
"Finally," ran one widely shared post. "The government is listening."
By Valentine Maya
May. 13, 2026
Zimbabwe to cut mobile money charges in financial sector reforms
Mobile money users have long complained about high transfer costs, including the Intermediated Money Transfer Tax (IMTT) and charges levied by service providers.
By Boitumelo Makhurane
May. 12, 2026
