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
Caledonia Mining buoyant after Ncube climbdown
Caledonia operates the Gwanda-based Blanket Mine in Matabeleland South and is currently developing another major asset, the Bilboes Gold Project in Matabeleland North.
By Tatira Zwinoira
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
Case for diaspora vote
Despite the cause of their migration, many Zimbabweans still see Zimbabwe as their home.
By Paidamoyo Muzulu
Dec. 13, 2025
A man who chases two rabbits caches neither
In my opinion, if we do these few things our economy will transform, be inclusive and grow.
By Vince Musewe
Dec. 10, 2025
Review of LEAD's response to the 2026 national budget
As scholars, policy makers, and citizens, we must avoid the temptation to interpret every budget through purely populist lenses.
By Clever Marisa
Dec. 7, 2025
The 2026 national budget is anything, but "pro-poor"
Since Ncube’s appointment in 2018, the finance ministry has introduced numerous individual taxes, which have further entrenched inequities in the economy.
By Buhlebenkosi Tshabangu-moyo,
Dec. 7, 2025
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
Dec. 5, 2025
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
Dec. 5, 2025
