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
Is Zim really middle-income economy?
Tax incentives for 24 hours’ production are welcome, but we need more details on how it will work.
By Trust Chikohora
Dec. 12, 2025
Ncube must wake up, face reality
Zimbabwe, which already ranks as one of the most heavily-taxed countries in the region, introduced an assortment of taxes on both citizens and businesses.
By Harry Wilson
Dec. 12, 2025
National Budget: Did it hit the mark?
Addressing them effectively could shape the nation’s economic future, making this week’s focus not only timely but crucial for the column’s readers.
By Zvikomborero Sibanda
Dec. 12, 2025
Plug leaks or lose growth, govt told
Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion minister Mthuli Ncube last month unveiled the 2026 National Budget, projecting an economic growth of 5%.
By Silas Nkala
Dec. 8, 2025
Small scale miners warn Mthuli: Your new gold royalty will only increase smuggling
Gold earnings have been strong this year, rising 88% to US$3.76 billion in the first 10 months, helped by record output and prices near all-time highs above US$4,200 an ounce.
By Newzwire
Dec. 7, 2025
EditorialComment: Government’s gold royalty recipe for disaster
Caledonia CEO Mark Learnmouth said they were also assessing “potential effects on the recently announced economics of the Bilboes Gold Project.”
By The Standard
Dec. 7, 2025
