15% digital services tax brews tension
A major concern is classification. Financial institutions say it is often unclear which international card transactions qualify as payments for taxable “services” under the law.
By Freeman Makopa
23h ago
Vic Falls Safari Collection absorbs 15,5% VAT on rooms, passes on to super deals
VFSC is a major tourism player in Victoria Falls and owns four properties, that is Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, Victoria Falls Safari Club, Victoria Falls Suites and Lokuthula Lodges.
By Business Reporter
Jan. 9, 2026
‘Tax policy should encourage business, not punish it’
Zimbabwe, however, risks driving businesses back into informality—the very opposite of what the tax system is intended to achieve.
By Jacob Mutisi
Dec. 24, 2025
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
Dec. 19, 2025
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
Dec. 19, 2025
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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
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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
Tungwarara bags lucrative govt contract… Prevail gets exclusive rights, sparking monopoly fears
Local News
Jan. 9, 2026
SA Hawks’ probe into R1,1bn Zec tender still active … as Zacc ‘clears’ Chivayo without telling Pretoria
Local News
By Julia Ndlela and Tinashe Kairiza
23h ago
Mutapa Investment Fund’s first financials draw mixed feelings
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By Nhau Mangirazi and Tinashe Kairiza
23h ago
