2025: A year of turmoil triumph and transition

Corruption allegations: Chiwenga alleged that Mnangagwa’s circle siphoned over US$3,2 billion through opaque state contracts and financial manipulations.•
By Tinashe Kairiza 1h ago

Candid Comment: Accountability, transparency will restore public trust

We hope the government is telling the truth, particularly its assurance that the country will take delivery of this critical equipment early next year.
By Eddie Zvinonzwa 2h ago
Premium

2026 budget: Zanu PF MPs whipped into line

The minister also introduced new taxes, including a 15% digital services withholding tax on global tech giants such as Google, YouTube, and satellite internet provider Starlink.
By Staff Reporter Dec. 14, 2025

ZNCC sounds alarm over inflationary VAT push

ZNCC cautioned that companies would have little choice but to pass the higher tax burden onto consumers, further eroding household purchasing power and slowing overall economic activity. 
By Tatira Zwinoira Dec. 9, 2025
Premium

New gold tax to cream off US$150m from Caledonia unit

Under the three-tiered structure, gold sold at US$0–US$1 200 per ounce will attract a 3% royalty, US$1 201–US$2 500 will draw 5%, while prices above US$2 501 will incur a 10% royalty. 
By Tatira Zwinoira Dec. 8, 2025

Cancer machines still missing two years on

Secondly, it must provide a publicly accessible, detailed procurement timeline for the cancer equipment, with regular progress updates until installation is complete.  
By The Zimbabwe Independent Dec. 5, 2025

Industry condemns shocking display of state extravagance

Zimbabwe’s industries have issued a scathing warning: government is living large while the economy limps.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Dec. 5, 2025

When Fiscal Discipline Forgets Humanity 

The Minister’s own words acknowledge progress. “The year 2025 marks the end of the NDS1 implementation period with indications that most of the NDS1 targets were achieved,” he declared
By Lawrence Makamanzi Nov. 28, 2025

Government rejects plea to remove IMTT, makes partial adjustment

Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion minister Mthuli Ncube announced in the 2026 National Budget presented yesterday. 
By Tatira Zwinoira Nov. 28, 2025