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
Newsday cartoon December 22, 2025 edition
Newsday cartoon December 22, 2025 edition
By The Watcher
Dec. 22, 2025
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 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 underfire over Mutapa secrecy
In Parliament last week, opposition legislator, Casten Matewu, questioned Ncube why amendments to the Finance Bill now included the MIF.
By Staff Reporter
Dec. 21, 2025
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
POSB channels US$26,42m into agric sector
Central to this package is a government-backed farming mechanisation programme with Belarus.
By Concilia Mupezeni
Dec. 19, 2025
Mthuli Ncube scraps gold royalty hike
During the late-night budget debate, however, he told lawmakers that a 10 percent royalty rate would now only apply if the bullion price topped $5,000 an ounce.
By Reuters
Dec. 18, 2025
Govt hints at Bulawayo re-industrialisation drive
Ncube said the strategy could later be expanded to other cities facing similar challenges, such as Gweru and Mutare.
By Margaret Lubinda
Dec. 17, 2025
