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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

Zimbabwe just approved free bank accounts for small businesses.

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

Why health fee cuts may not lower medical bills

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

Zimbabwe cuts import licence fees, but businesses may feel little relief

UK–Zim flights resumption on the cards

Ncube described the restoration of the flights as a key step toward strengthening commercial and people-to-people ties between the two countries.

By Business Reporter Mar. 4, 2026

Taxing for health: Tug-of-war over ring-fencing leaves Zimbos divided

“The government’s position is deeply disappointing,” laments Bernard Nkala, a respected healthcare economist.

By Tonderayi Matonho Dec. 31, 2025

Taxing for health: Tug-of-war over ring-fencing leaves Zimbos divided

Review of LEAD's response to the 2026 national budget

As scholars, policy makers, and citizens, we must avoid the temptation to interpret every budget through purely populist lenses.

By Clever Marisa Dec. 7, 2025

Review of LEAD's response to the 2026 national budget

EditorialComment: Government’s gold royalty recipe for disaster

Caledonia CEO Mark Learnmouth said they were also assessing “potential effects on the recently announced economics of the Bilboes Gold Project.”

By The Standard Dec. 7, 2025

EditorialComment: Government’s gold royalty recipe for disaster

Ncube imposes 15% tax on Starlink, Google

The top 50 Zimbabwean YouTubers earn an estimated US$23 469 to US$375 300 per month, according to global tracker Social Blade. The new tax may reduce their earnings.

By Tatira Zwinoira Nov. 30, 2025

Ncube imposes 15% tax on Starlink, Google

Pressures mount for firms as govt maintains tight fist

Zimbabwe’s companies braced for fresh turbulence last week after Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube (pictured) doubled down on a tight fiscal regime already blamed for undermining industry.

By Shame Makoshori Aug. 8, 2025