Ncube urged to prioritise solution for Bulawayo water crisis

They complained that a number of planned water infrastructure projects have failed to take off, stalled or are moving at a slow pace due to funding challenges.
By Sharon Sibindi Nov. 10, 2024

Govt posts ZiG3,4bn budget deficit

Ncube also highlighted that he will prioritise fiscal and monetary policies to stabilise the economy when he announces the 2025 budget later this month.
By Harriet Chikandiwa Nov. 7, 2024

Weak currency key to economic growth: Mthuli

Ncube blamed climate change for stagnating economic growth for this year and not the ZiG.
By Priveledge Gumbodete Oct. 31, 2024

The Chicago Boys reloaded

He is now simply executing his plan that he started in 2018 — getting Zimbabwe neoliberal the sole responsibility of the infamous Chicago Boys.
By Paidamoyo Muzulu Oct. 19, 2024

ZiG taxes: A time for corrections

Critics say government services such as passport fees should be paid exclusively in ZiG to buttress the use of the local currency.
By Newsday Oct. 18, 2024

‘Water projects deserve more in 2025 budget’

The residents leaders met on October 1 and 2 in Bulawayo for an annual summit, whose theme was anchored on climate change and building resilience.
By Lawrence Maphosa Oct. 17, 2024

Businesses spend18% of revenue on costs

Zimbabwe will next year begin preferential trading under the AfCFTA, allowing local companies to export products duty free, or with reduced duties.
By Freeman Makopa Oct. 14, 2024

‘Scrap BEAM, introduce student grants’

Zimbabwe has struggled to meet the stipulated Dakar Declaration, which indicates that 20% of the national budget must go to education.
By Chantay Ruswa Oct. 9, 2024

Sugar tax revenue: Transparency is key

Initially set at US$0,002 per gramme of sugar in beverages, the levy was later reduced to US$0,001 in response to industry concerns.
By The Zimbabwe Independent Sep. 27, 2024