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Broaden tax base, move away from overregulation: Industry leaders call on govt
She said policymakers need to refrain from imposing punitive taxes that may discourage individuals and businesses from entering the formal economy.
By Ruth Maseko and Belinda Chiroodza
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Regulatory overload stifling business: World Bank
THE World Bank finds that Zimbabwe’s business regulatory environment is constraining private sector growth, noting a “rise in excessive business regulations” following widespread criticism
By Tatira Zwinoira
Dec. 3, 2025
‘Zimbabwe’s path to US$86bn economy needs strategic planning’
Zimunya also stressed the importance of government support in stimulating economic growth.
By Ruth Maseko
Nov. 24, 2025
Zim blames drought for failing to meet SDG target
Globally, the situation is dire, with a UN report revealing that only 17% of SDG targets are on track.
By Sharon Zebra
Nov. 17, 2025
Revisiting guardrails against unsustainable debt arrears
These arrears make Zimbabwe a higher default risk compared to countries that remain up-to-date with their debt repayments.
By Kevin Tutani
Nov. 14, 2025
Audit Zimbabwe’s debt
Two recent reports by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank have put Zimbabwe’s debt at a staggering US$23.3 billion, a big variance from the figures given by the government.
By The Standard
Oct. 12, 2025
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Zimbabwe in debt distress, says World Bank
Zimbabwe’s public debt is increasingly becoming unsustainable and this is limiting the country’s access to international financing, the World Bank has warned in a new report.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Oct. 12, 2025
Energy compact ignites renewable energy hope
According to the government data, as of 2024, 38% of the population lacked access to electricity, and over 61% of households relied on traditional biomass for cooking.
By Moses Mugugunyeki
Sep. 28, 2025
Only 6% of informal players pay taxes: World Bank
THE World Bank has found that only 6% of Zimbabwe’s informal sector pays taxes, with just one in five earning taxable income, highlighting a challenge as the government moves to scale up collections.
By Business Reporter
Sep. 24, 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
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Nov. 28, 2025
