Simbisa Brands warns tax hikes squeeze consumers
Authorities have also introduced a 15% rental income tax on business leased premises, while calls to increase the income tax free threshold were rejected.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Mar. 6, 2026
Unpacking personal branding
THINK of the world’s most admired brands. Whether it is a global tech giant, a trusted airline or a beloved football team, what makes them attractive is rarely just their logo, colours or slogan.
By Cliff Chiduku
Mar. 4, 2026
Zicco wins Supreme Court appeal against Zimura
THE Zimbabwe Council of Copyright Owners (Zicco) has won a Supreme Court appeal against the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura),
By Life & Style Reporter
Mar. 3, 2026
Simbisa posts robust 78,34% increase in profit in H12026
He said Simbisa continued to expand its footprint and strengthen market share through the net addition of 14 new stores between December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2025.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Feb. 27, 2026
Simbisa opens three counters in Q1
In its first quarter trading update for the period ended September 30, 2025, Simbisa reported having 338 counters in Zimbabwe.
By Ruth Maseko
Nov. 19, 2025
Govt complicit in Penhalonga’s environmental collapse
The Supreme Court ruling of 2022 rendered Betterbrands’ “non-standard tribute agreement” void, and the Ministry reaffirmed that position in 2024.
By CNRG
Oct. 26, 2025
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Redwing Mine saga takes new twist
The ministry’s stunning about-face was communicated in a letter dated July 11, 2025, signed by permanent secretary Pfungwa Kunaka and addressed to Betterbrands’ lawyers.
By Freeman Makopa
Oct. 17, 2025
Taxes threaten private sector margins
IN economic theory, governments often “internalise externalities” by imposing corrective taxes designed to align private costs with broader social costs.
By Sylvester Mupanduki
Oct. 3, 2025
Brand Africa Zimbabwe Best Brands Awards to debut at Ideas Festival 2025
ZIMBABWE’S premier thought leadership platform, the In Conversation Ideas Festival, will this year introduce the inaugural Brand Africa Zimbabwe Best Brands Awards
By Melody Chikono
Oct. 3, 2025
