Zimbabwe’s informal economy: Survival strategy or policy failure?
The strategic response, therefore, lies in redesigning the system so that formal participation becomes the rational choice.
By John Laisani
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The price of going to school
This term, the burden is heavier. Fuel prices have surged, and transport operators have responded swiftly, hiking fares with little warning and even less sympathy.
By Sharon Dzingai
May. 15, 2026
Zimbabwe to cut mobile money charges in financial sector reforms
Mobile money users have long complained about high transfer costs, including the Intermediated Money Transfer Tax (IMTT) and charges levied by service providers.
By Boitumelo Makhurane
May. 12, 2026
Sweet tax, bitter truth for cancer patients
GOVERNMENT is facing renewed pressure to account for millions raised through Zimbabwe’s sugar tax after revelations in the Senate that many cancer patients are still struggling to access treatment.
By Sharon Sibindi
May. 7, 2026
Leadership tax: Careful of the invisible price called opportunity cost
Leadership legacy is defined by the few things you choose to prioritise when everything else competes for your attention.
By Innocent Hadebe
May. 2, 2026
Zimra’s VAT assessments vs legal reality
The controversy stems from a dual-lane VAT system, which requires separate reporting and payment for United States dollar (USD) and local currency transactions.
By Business Reporter
Apr. 24, 2026
Tight policy stance to persist as Mthuli locks in low inflation
The reforms are part of a broader push to improve competitiveness and attract investment, as Zimbabwe positions itself against increasingly liberalised regional markets.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Apr. 23, 2026
Striking a balance: Safeguarding cross-border trading while advancing formalisation in Zimbabwe
Cross-border trading remains a critical source of employment and economic survival for thousands of Zimbabweans, particularly women.
By Samuel Wadzai
Apr. 19, 2026
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Zanu PF chefs panic as farms are returned to former owners
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By Nunurai Jena
May. 17, 2026
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Zimbabwe wage arrears widen across councils, parastatals and civil service
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May. 17, 2026
