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Fuel price hikes: Taxpayers urge govt spending, tax cuts

The government attributed the hike to global supply shocks linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly the conflict involving the United States/Israel and Iran.

By Ashton Ndakusiya 15h ago

Fuel price hikes: Taxpayers urge govt spending, tax cuts

Innscor pushes for tax reforms as sugar levy bites

During the period under review, Innscor remitted US$3,19 million in sugar tax, bringing its cumulative contribution to US$13,29 million since the levy’s introduction.

By Tatira Zwinoira 15h ago

Innscor pushes for tax reforms as sugar levy bites

Parly, Energy minister petitioned over fuel price hikes

PARLIAMENT, Energy and Power Development minister July Moyo and the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) have been petitioned over the recent hiking of fuel prices.

By Silas Nkala Mar. 21, 2026

Parly, Energy minister petitioned over fuel price hikes

Govt prioritises women’s health in public institutions

The Government of Zimbabwe is moving to institutionalise wellness across the civil service, warning that gender parity cannot be achieved while female employees face burnout and neglected health.

By Valentine Maya and Sharon Zebra Mar. 19, 2026

Govt prioritises women’s health in public institutions

Kariba Dam rehab boosted by 21st Joint Mission

The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has launched the 21st Joint Mission of the Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project (KDRP) in Siavonga

By Obert Siamilandu Mar. 19, 2026

Kariba Dam rehab boosted by 21st Joint Mission

Zimbabwe cuts agricultural fees, taxes to boost farm production and investment

Government has introduced cost-cutting measures in the agricultural sector aimed at reducing the burden of licences, permits and levies on farmers and agribusiness operators.

By Brent Shamu Mar. 18, 2026

Zimbabwe cuts agricultural fees, taxes to boost farm production and investment

A long-overdue reform in public procurement

Standard pricing guidelines for commonly procured items will help ministries and agencies to purchase at reasonable and comparable rates, reducing opportunities for abuse.

By Newsday Mar. 17, 2026

A long-overdue reform in public procurement

The hidden cost of silence

The World Health Organisation estimates that nearly one in three women globally; about 840 million women, have experienced physical or sexual violence in their lifetime.

By Chinga Govhati and Sharon Chava Mar. 16, 2026