Why Zim must tax the conglomerates, mining firms and banks more
In an era of rising global economic inequality and shifting geopolitics, a central debate continues to be amplified: are large corporations, particularly in extractive industries and finance
By Memory Pamella Kadau and Liam Kanhenga
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ZB targets fresh US$30m lines of credit
ZB BANK Limited has raised US$30 million in lines of credit in the first half of 2025 and is eyeing an additional US$30 million before year-end, as it ramps up funding for trade finance,
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Oct. 10, 2025
Crucial role of informal economy
It begins with the development of a budget strategy paper, informed by national policies such as the National Development Strategy.
By Samuel Wadzai
Oct. 3, 2025
Ministry, RBZ collide over platinum miners’ payments
THE Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, weighed down by a US$400 million Afreximbank loan, is struggling to meet local currency obligations.
By Melody Chikono
Oct. 3, 2025
Talking Green World: Diaspora participation in renewable energy can add 5 000MW through remittances
Diaspora green bonds – Structured by financial institutions, allowing Zimbabweans abroad to invest in safe, interest-bearing securities that directly fund solar farms and substations.
By Edzai Kachirekwa
Sep. 21, 2025
Zim’s corporate structures flagged as high-risk laundering magnets
ZIMBABWE’S legal and corporate structures have turned into magnets for illicit finance, with the authorities ranking them as medium-to-high risk for money laundering, a new report shows
By Belinda Chiroodza
Sep. 15, 2025
Trimming the tree, not the roots
THE recent announcement by the Finance ministry that the government will freeze recruitment into most civil service jobs in 2026, sparing only the health, education and security sectors
By Lawrence Makamanzi
Sep. 15, 2025
What game is Mthuli playing?
MANY Zimbabweans this week woke up to the good news, the Finance ministry had streamlined the number of taxes business and individuals pay to get certain services.
By Paidamoyo Muzulu
Sep. 13, 2025
Informal economy a risk to anti-money laundering drive
ZIMBABWE’S high levels of informalisation remain one of the biggest challenges to the country’s fight against money laundering, it has emerged.
By Chen Williams
Sep. 13, 2025
