Treasury introduces grain import levy 

The move is aimed at creating a level playing field between imported and locally produced grain while preventing what Treasury described as an implicit subsidy on foreign imports. 
By Staff Reporter Jun. 4, 2026

Treasury Backs Grain Levy Framework as GMAZ Court Challenge Falters

In the letter, Treasury acknowledged recommendations arising from a Joint Technical Committee co-chaired by deputy ministers from the Finance and Agriculture ministries.
By Staff Reporter Jun. 2, 2026

Mbuya Nehanda Maternity to open in April

George Guvamatanga has announced that the Mbuya Nehanda Maternal Hospital at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals will be officially re-opened on Independence Day
By Problem Masau Jan. 20, 2026

Guvamatanga remarks expose a rotten system

It is untraceable, unaccountable and essential for maintaining patronage networks, masking corruption and consolidating power through literal hand-outs.
By The Zimbabwe Independent Dec. 12, 2025

Mutodi-Guvamatanga X brawl renews defamation law debate

Mutodi claimed that the Parliament of Zimbabwe had received “agonising reports” that Guvamatanga was receiving between 5% and 10% for every Treasury payment,
By Blessed Mhlanga Oct. 10, 2025
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Govt kickbacks scandal explodes

The government has been delaying payments to its creditors for several months citing its austerity measures and this has seen some contractors struggling for survival.
By Staff Reporter Oct. 5, 2025

Parliament goes after Guvamatanga

BIKITA South legislator Energy Mutodi has called on Finance permanent secretary George Guvamatanga to appear before Parliament to answer to allegations of corruption.
By Harriet Chikandiwa Oct. 4, 2025

Trimming the tree, not the roots

THE recent announcement by the Finance ministry that the government will freeze recruitment into most civil service jobs in 2026, sparing only the health, education and security sectors
By Lawrence Makamanzi Sep. 15, 2025
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Government to freeze civil service jobs

The halt to hiring will exclude only the health, security and education departments, George Guvamatanga, the secretary for finance and economic development, said in a circular.
By Staff Reporter and Bloomberg News Sep. 14, 2025