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.”
Removal of US tariffs will hurt Zim: Experts
The decision came after United States President Donald Trump imposed an 18% reciprocal tariff on Zimbabwe in response to the country’s 35% tariff on American products.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga and Blessed Ndlovu
Apr. 8, 2025
Economy at critical juncture: Economists
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s plan to foster stability in the economy involves policy strategy focusing on price, currency and exchange rate stability.
By Lee Musaidzi
Feb. 26, 2025
Buy Zimbabwe sounds alarm over battered retail sector
Buy Zimbabwe chairperson Munyaradzi Hwengwere said the challenges facing the retail sector must be tackled head-on.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Jan. 20, 2025
New fiscal manual: A step in the right direction
She also suggested that the government implements needs-based adjustments rather than equal allocation of funds to further development.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Jul. 17, 2024
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Inflation fears as power crisis worsens
Economists yesterday warned that the power cuts will fuel shortages of products on the market and force inflation to shoot up.
By Taurai Mangudhla
Dec. 8, 2022
ZERA announces another fuel price increase
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has increased fuel prices by at least 2,3% as economists raised fears of price hikes.
By Taurai Mangudhla and Theindependent1
Oct. 13, 2022
Forex auction allocations down 50%
Forex auction results in the past few months show that allocations for both SMEs and large corporates averaged US$23,6 million per week
By Taurai Mangudhla
Sep. 29, 2022
Tough times for Zimbabwe’s underpaid workers
Finance minister Mthuli Ncube last week doubled the tax-free threshold to $600 000 per year, or $50 000 per month from August 1 despite inflation hitting 191,60% in June.
By The Standard
Jul. 31, 2022
