Fresh VAT headache for Zimbabwe’s tourism sector

Finance minister Mthuli Ncube announced the changes, which increased the standard VAT rate by 0.5% to 15.5% in his 2026 budget that was presented in November last year.
By TTW 5h ago

E-bikes revolutionise rural transportation and empower women in Zim

Munguma is one of the dozens of women from this community who were given the e-tricycles to ease transport woes.

A simple card game sparks honest conversations among Zimbabwean youth

Imagine It Africa, a conversation card game, was created to change that.

StarAfrica pledges US$4m property in turnaround bid

The company is banking on a recovery in operating performance to return to profitability next year.
By Tatira Zwinoira Jan. 9, 2026

Retail sector: Critical look at OK Zim and Pick n Pay

Zimbabwe’s retail sector is valued at US$2,5 billion in 2025 (+7% year-on-year).
By Equity Axis Jan. 9, 2026

China in Africa: Beyond the noise, towards shared development

It is diverse, complex, evolving and deeply shaped by development realities on both sides.
By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa Jan. 9, 2026

Masvingo hosts APRM draft report validation workshop

Zimbabwe’s engagement with APRM underscores the country’s commitment to peer review mechanisms as a platform for accountability, policy improvement and regional integration.
By Staff Reporter Jan. 9, 2026

What does knowledge mean when African scholars ignore informal economies?

IF African scholars were more interested in studying informal economies and territorial markets, by now, there would be abundant literature on these important post-colonial institutions.
By Charles Dhewa Jan. 7, 2026

Premier secures extended deadline on Zulu lithium supply deal

PPREMIER African Minerals Limited has secured an extension to its offtake and prepayment agreement with Canmax Technologies Co., Ltd, giving the miner more time to deliver spodumene concentrate
By Business Reporter Jan. 7, 2026