Zim’s economic growth depends on fixing tax morale not hiking new taxes
In Zimbabwe, where the informal sector is estimated to account for a massive portion of all economic activity and employment, this dynamic is our greatest fiscal hurdle.
By Tinashe Mkandawire
20h ago
Youth group demands answers on procurement of cancer treatment machines
The equipment, valued at US$27 million, was funded through revenue generated from the sugar tax and is expected to significantly enhance cancer treatment services in the country.
By Silas Nkala
22h ago
AfDB tax reform project delivers gains for Zim
According to the bank, the programme achieved three of its four key outcomes and met 94,4% of its output targets, driven mainly by the successful implementation of TaRMS
By Business Reporter
Jun. 10, 2026
Sugar tax-fund cancer equipment welcome, but transparency needed
However, while the public can celebrate the progress being made, there remains a pressing need for greater transparency and accountability regarding the procurement process.
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Jun. 5, 2026
Your tax pays civil servants: Zimra
The officials told participants at a National Tax Awareness Campaign in Karoi yesterday that if citizens default, teachers, nurses and soldiers will go unpaid.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Jun. 4, 2026
Push to ring-fence sugar tax revenue for healthcare
According to Mombeshora, ensuring that the funds remain dedicated to healthcare will allow Government to respond more effectively to growing health challenges.
By Tatenda Kunaka
Jun. 2, 2026
Making lemonade: How digital tax could fund public interest journalism
Zimbabwe's DSWT revenue could just be a different mechanism to achieve the same globally recognised objective.
By Nqaba Matshazi
May. 31, 2026
Zimbabwe’s informal economy: Survival strategy or policy failure?
The strategic response, therefore, lies in redesigning the system so that formal participation becomes the rational choice.
By John Laisani
May. 21, 2026
The price of going to school
This term, the burden is heavier. Fuel prices have surged, and transport operators have responded swiftly, hiking fares with little warning and even less sympathy.
By Sharon Dzingai
May. 15, 2026
Dodgy elites’ flashy car hunting spots under fire... looting machine held to account over US$6bn flows
Local News
21h ago
US$20m wedding, the leaked audio and making of captured presidency
Local News
By Trevor Ncube
21h ago
