Shangani Rural District Hospital in shambles
The hospital is situated in Matabeleland South’s Insiza district. This publication was informed that bodies of the deceased are taken to as far as Bulawayo and Gweru because there is no mortuary.
By Sharon Sibindi
Feb. 18, 2024
So much for a growing economy!
Each time Ncube opens his mouth to speak about Zimbabwe’s economic performance, he boasts of robust growth which, however, has no supporting evidence on the ground.
By Newsday
Feb. 17, 2024
Minister grilled over late payment of farmers
Ncube said Treasury had plans to cover late payment for grain deliveries and acknowledged that inflation was eroding their dues.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Feb. 16, 2024
This madness must end
This must be the last time such kindergarten blunders are made.
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Jan. 12, 2024
Sugar levy to drain US$1,6bn from drinks firms
According to Ncube, the goal was to guarantee vertical equity, in which taxpayers who possess greater wealth or property make proportionate contributions to the fiscus.
By Shame Makoshori and Freeman Makopa
Jan. 12, 2024
Zim burns US$8,4 billion on imports
This year, the current account surplus is projected to narrow to US$204,5 million, reflecting a wider trade deficit as imports accelerate at a faster pace than exports.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Jan. 12, 2024
MPs: Whose interests are they serving?
MPs are already demonstrating an appetite of an ocean by asking for Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles in an economy that is highly informalised and unbanked.
By Nicholas Aribino
Dec. 27, 2023
House negroes
Pensioners, too, were saved from the tax and local authorities were made tax agents on behalf of the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra).
By Paidamoyo Muzulu
Dec. 23, 2023
Zim must take no pride in GDP growth under excruciating pain
But each time living standards have plummeted in the midst of overdrives of propaganda, officials have not been held to account.
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Dec. 21, 2023