Top advisory warns against punitive taxes
The government is aiming to collect an additional US$1,47 billion in revenue for 2026, targeting total revenues of US$9,4 billion, up from this year’s expected returns of US$7,93 billion.
By Tatira Zwinoira
5h ago
2026 budget: Debt, discipline and politics of containment
Zimbabwe, facing deeper governance concerns and no access to concessional lending, is even less positioned to advance its arrears plan.
By Chenayi Mutambasere
5h ago
Fiscal crisis a technical blueprint meeting Zimbabwe’s political reality
This practice has turned arrears into the “primary driver of domestic debt”, creating profound instability for small and medium-sized enterprises that form the backbone of the private sector.
By Julia Ndlela
6h ago
Industry condemns shocking display of state extravagance
Zimbabwe’s industries have issued a scathing warning: government is living large while the economy limps.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
6h ago
Economists slam 2026 budget as tax grab that offers ‘no real relief’
“The overall impression I got is that it’s a complacent document, suggesting that everything is fine and there’s no need to fix what’s broken.”
‘Budget skirts workers’ issues’
He said the shift was regressive and placed a heavier burden on the working poor.
By Melody Chikono
Dec. 1, 2025
Sacrificing the poor
Without being academic about it, the simple fact remains — the cost of goods and services will go up.
By Paidamoyo Muzulu
Nov. 29, 2025
Mthuli’s 2026 budget shall make the common man cry
There is a good on the proposal that betting, that a lot of people consider addictive and undesirable now attracts 25 percent for winning bonus and 20 percent for bookmarkers
By Brian Sedze
Nov. 28, 2025
Zimbabwe public debt surges 8,5% to US$23 billion
The report attributed the sharp rise in domestic debt mainly to ballooning arrears to service providers, which jumped from US$34 million in December 2024 to US$1,3 billion by September 2025
By Julia Ndlela
Nov. 28, 2025
