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‘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 12h ago

‘Tax policy should encourage business, not punish it’

Gender justice is a lifetime routine, not a 16-day performance

Issues of gender equality are structural. They have their deep roots in culture, religion, politics, tradition and institutions (family, school, media, workplace).

By Nicholas Aribino and Ngoni Jemwa Dec. 22, 2025

Gender justice is a lifetime routine, not a 16-day performance

Mthuli tax climbdown fails to save the poor

Treasury also proposed reducing the intermediated money transfer tax (IMTT) on ZiG transactions to 1,5% from 2%, while retaining the 2% rate on United States dollar transfers.

By Tatira Zwinoira Dec. 21, 2025

Mthuli tax climbdown fails to save the poor

Mthuli Ncube deserves praise for climb down

Ncube proposed a number of contentious issues in his budget, which was presented before Parliament in November such as introducing a cash withdrawal levy.

By The Standard Dec. 21, 2025

Mthuli Ncube deserves praise for climb down

Caledonia Mining buoyant after Ncube climbdown

Caledonia operates the Gwanda-based Blanket Mine in Matabeleland South and is currently developing another major asset, the Bilboes Gold Project in Matabeleland North.

By Tatira Zwinoira Dec. 21, 2025

Caledonia Mining buoyant after Ncube climbdown

The making of leaders

Ncube tried to draw the line in the sand when he replied to MPs after the second reading debate of the Finance Bill 2026.

By Paidamoyo Muzulu Dec. 20, 2025

Unveiling the ‘soft bigotry’, a call to action for gender equity

This dual expectation, where women shoulder both professional and domestic burdens, is a clear manifestation of the double burden, hindering their advancement and well-being.

By Lovemore Nyawo Dec. 19, 2025