When Fiscal Discipline Forgets Humanity 

The Minister’s own words acknowledge progress. “The year 2025 marks the end of the NDS1 implementation period with indications that most of the NDS1 targets were achieved,” he declared
By Lawrence Makamanzi Nov. 28, 2025
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Zimbabwe banking nightmare: Millions vanish in hidden charges scandal

The association encouraged clients with concerns to approach their banks directly.
By Melody Chikono Oct. 24, 2025
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More pain ahead as govt mulls fresh taxes

Zimbabwe is ranked as a lower-middle-income economy by the World Bank.
By Melody Chikono Aug. 1, 2025

Woes mount for Zim formal businesses: Parliament

Its steep rate discourages digital payments, pushing economic activity back into a largely unregulated, cash-based system, the report read.
By Harriet Chikandiwa Jun. 23, 2025

IMTT drives 99% surge in ZB financial tax burden

The IMTT, introduced seven years ago as a 2% levy to strengthen government revenues, has become one of the most contentious tax measures in Zimbabwe.
By Tatira Zwinoira Jun. 20, 2025
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World Bank urges govt to review taxes

In the 2025 Monetary Policy Statement, the central bank raised the mandatory surrender portion of export proceeds to 30% from 25%.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Mar. 6, 2025

IMTT review long overdue

This comes as the government appears to have no solution in sight to encourage the informal sector to pay taxes.
By Newsday Mar. 4, 2025

Tax burden squeezes formal business

Delta alone is projected to pay at least US$250 million in taxes by the end of its financial year on March 31, 2025, largely due to the introduction of new taxes.
By Ashton Ndakusiya Jan. 31, 2025

Treasury to revoke mining tax breaks... as businesses say choked by high taxes

For transactions above this threshold, a lower rate of US$0,05 per dollar applies. The tax now also covers gold-backed digital token transactions.
By Melody Chikono Oct. 25, 2024