Zimbabwe’s tax structure hurting formal business sector
The Zimbabwean economy is largely informal with the informal sector controlling around 76% of revenue circulating in the country, albeit outside formal banking platforms.
By Harry Peter Wilson
8h ago
Zimra targets over 50 000 new taxpayers in 2026
According to the 2026 budget, the government is targeting to collect revenues amounting to ZiG288 billion (US$9,4 billion) against planned expenditures of ZiG290,9 billion (US$9,5 billion).
By Ruth Maseko and Concilia Mupezeni
8h ago
Stand-off over ‘coercive mechanisms’
“Laws compelling tax payments in the currency of trade signal weak confidence in ZiG,” the ZNCC’s five-page paper said.
By Shame Makoshori
Feb. 20, 2026
Zimbabwe secures IMF staff-level agreement on 10-month SMP
Zimbabwe secures IMF staff-level agreement on 10-month SMP
By Business Reporter
Feb. 6, 2026
Where is our outrage?
Actually, Matabex is not new to Zimbabwe and the new city infrastructure development deals.
By Paidamoyo Muzulu
Jan. 31, 2026
Zim’s digital tax: A step forward, or a stumble?
The government's reasoning behind this move is quite clear.
By Evans Sagomba
Jan. 16, 2026
Tax misstep risks derailing tourism boom
In November last year, Finance minister Mthuli Ncube raised Vat to 15,5% and proposed applying the standard rate to services offered by designated tourist facilities, including safaris and hunting
By Newsday
Jan. 13, 2026
15% digital services tax brews tension
A major concern is classification. Financial institutions say it is often unclear which international card transactions qualify as payments for taxable “services” under the law.
By Freeman Makopa
Jan. 9, 2026
Taxing for health: Tug-of-war over ring-fencing leaves Zimbos divided
“The government’s position is deeply disappointing,” laments Bernard Nkala, a respected healthcare economist.
By Tonderayi Matonho
Dec. 31, 2025
