Push to ring-fence sugar tax revenue for healthcare
According to Mombeshora, ensuring that the funds remain dedicated to healthcare will allow Government to respond more effectively to growing health challenges.
By Tatenda Kunaka
19h ago
Sweet tax, bitter truth for cancer patients
GOVERNMENT is facing renewed pressure to account for millions raised through Zimbabwe’s sugar tax after revelations in the Senate that many cancer patients are still struggling to access treatment.
By Sharon Sibindi
May. 7, 2026
Mpilo Hospital receives cancer machines
The sugar tax, officially known as the Special Surtax on Sugar Content, was introduced in 2024, targeting sugar-sweetened beverages to fund cancer diagnosis and treatment.
By Patricia Sibanda
Mar. 16, 2026
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
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
Firms import sugar as tax shakes economy
The taxation regime in the country is not favourable with numerous taxes increasing the cost of doing business.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Nov. 14, 2025
Sugar tax: Govt cornered over cancer fund
Maunganidze’s letter, dated June 19, 2025, was also copied to the Zimbabwe Media Commission’s acting secretary Brian Mangoro.
By Garikai Tunhira
Jun. 22, 2025
Doctors turn screws on govt
The doctors are demanding that government should supply them with information on what it used the revenue from the sugar tax for.
By Garikai Tunhira
Jan. 16, 2025
US$30,8m collected from sugar tax: Govt
The doctors said they were requesting the information in terms of section 7 of the Freedom of Information Act [Chapter 10:33].
By Garikai Tunhira
Dec. 14, 2024
