Newsday cartoon December 22, 2025 edition

Newsday cartoon December 22, 2025 edition
By The Watcher Dec. 22, 2025

Mthuli tax climbdown fails to save the poor

Treasury also proposed reducing the intermediated money transfer tax (IMTT) on ZiG transactions to 1,5% from 2%, while retaining the 2% rate on United States dollar transfers.  
By Tatira Zwinoira Dec. 21, 2025

Mthuli Ncube deserves praise for climb down

Ncube proposed a number of contentious issues in his budget, which was presented before Parliament in November such as introducing a cash withdrawal levy.  
By The Standard Dec. 21, 2025

Mthuli Ncube underfire over Mutapa secrecy

In Parliament last week, opposition legislator, Casten Matewu, questioned Ncube why amendments to the Finance Bill now included the MIF. 
By Staff Reporter Dec. 21, 2025

The making of leaders

Ncube tried to draw the line in the sand when he replied to MPs after the second reading debate of the Finance Bill 2026. 
By Paidamoyo Muzulu Dec. 20, 2025

POSB channels US$26,42m into agric sector

Central to this package is a government-backed farming mechanisation programme with Belarus.
By Concilia Mupezeni Dec. 19, 2025

Mthuli Ncube scraps gold royalty hike 

During the late-night budget debate, however, he told lawmakers that a 10 percent royalty rate would now only apply if the bullion price topped $5,000 an ounce. 
By Reuters Dec. 18, 2025

Govt hints at Bulawayo re-industrialisation drive

Ncube said the strategy could later be expanded to other cities facing similar challenges, such as Gweru and Mutare.
By Margaret Lubinda Dec. 17, 2025

Zimbabwe’s new tourism initiatives are positioning it for global success

The Zimbabwean government is focusing on raising the country’s global profile by actively securing high-profile international conferences and events.  
By Travel And Tour World Dec. 13, 2025