Case for diaspora vote
Despite the cause of their migration, many Zimbabweans still see Zimbabwe as their home.
By Paidamoyo Muzulu
5h ago
A man who chases two rabbits caches neither
In my opinion, if we do these few things our economy will transform, be inclusive and grow.
By Vince Musewe
Dec. 10, 2025
Review of LEAD's response to the 2026 national budget
As scholars, policy makers, and citizens, we must avoid the temptation to interpret every budget through purely populist lenses.
By Clever Marisa
Dec. 7, 2025
The 2026 national budget is anything, but "pro-poor"
Since Ncube’s appointment in 2018, the finance ministry has introduced numerous individual taxes, which have further entrenched inequities in the economy.
By Buhlebenkosi Tshabangu-moyo,
Dec. 7, 2025
Top advisory warns against punitive taxes
The government is aiming to collect an additional US$1,47 billion in revenue for 2026, targeting total revenues of US$9,4 billion, up from this year’s expected returns of US$7,93 billion.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Dec. 5, 2025
2026 budget: Debt, discipline and politics of containment
Zimbabwe, facing deeper governance concerns and no access to concessional lending, is even less positioned to advance its arrears plan.
By Chenayi Mutambasere
Dec. 5, 2025
Fiscal crisis a technical blueprint meeting Zimbabwe’s political reality
This practice has turned arrears into the “primary driver of domestic debt”, creating profound instability for small and medium-sized enterprises that form the backbone of the private sector.
By Julia Ndlela
Dec. 5, 2025
Industry condemns shocking display of state extravagance
Zimbabwe’s industries have issued a scathing warning: government is living large while the economy limps.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Dec. 5, 2025
Economists slam 2026 budget as tax grab that offers ‘no real relief’
“The overall impression I got is that it’s a complacent document, suggesting that everything is fine and there’s no need to fix what’s broken.”
