Why health fee cuts may not lower medical bills
The main reason is structural: Zimbabwe has no binding mechanism requiring private hospitals, pharmacies or doctors to pass cost savings on to consumers.
By Valentine Maya
8m ago
Zimbabwe bank withdrawal fees cut
The cap prevents banks from charging higher withdrawal rates, although institutions may set fees below 2%.
By Valentine Maya
11m ago
Policy without delivery: Zimbabwe’s governance deficit
Yet despite an increasingly sophisticated policy landscape, implementation outcomes remain uneven.
By John Laisani
4h ago
Zimbabwe cuts import licence fees, but businesses may feel little relief
But the fee reduction is not yet legally effective.
By Valentine Maya
May. 13, 2026
Your Import Licence Just Got Cheaper. Will That Save You Any Money?
"Finally," ran one widely shared post. "The government is listening."
By Valentine Maya
May. 13, 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
Why Ford’s V6 Everest Platinum is dethroning Zimbabwe’s long-term SUV king
Coupled with a 10-speed automatic transmission, the Everest maintains a smooth power delivery that outclasses the more utilitarian feel of the Fortuner’s 6-speed gearbox.
By Tendai Munhundarima
May. 11, 2026
A belated, but essential step toward the rule of law
The massive US$25 million owed to Dutch farmers, highlights the high cost of ignoring international obligations.
By The Standard
May. 10, 2026
Understanding and Selecting Home Backup Battery Systems
Modern electricity pricing schemes have grown increasingly complex, with many regions implementing "peak and off-peak pricing."
By Newsday
May. 9, 2026
The sungura derby: Strategic retreat or respectful deference?
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By Sindiso Dube
May. 10, 2026
