The Eastern Caucus (TECa)

Welcome to TECa, where we believe in a Zimbabwe where all citizens freely participate, realize, and enjoy their economic potential. Our mission is to amplify ordinary voices, championing the values of individual liberty and private sector-led growth to build a prosperous future for everyone. We’re dedicated to empowering communities, fostering dialogue, and driving policy changes that unlock the economic potential of Zimbabweans across the nation. Explore our programs, join our initiatives, and be part of the movement towards a more  prosperous Zimbabwe

OUR VISION

Zimbabweans freely participate, realize and enjoy their economic potential .

OUR MISSION

To amplify ordinary voices to promote values of individual liberty, private sector led growth, and prosperity for all.

Discover Our Programs

TECa PROJECTS drives community development through economic advocacy (MyTaxMyVoice, Economic Freedom Audit), entrepreneurial support (Business Innovation/Incubation Hubs), inclusivity (Women’s Club), environmental action, and research-driven initiatives.

TECa PROJECTS

 

View the Zim Tax Perception Survey Report 2025 report
View the Latest ZEFA Report
View The Zimbabwe Economic Policy Paper

Discover Our Blog

ZITAP applauds the RBZ for acting on exorbitant bank charges

By ZITAP staff writer The Zimbabwe Taxpayers Platform (ZITAP) applauds the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) for being an engaging policy actor, especially by ensuring financial inclusion and an innovative financial sector. On October 9, 2025,...
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The tobacco industry shakes in Zimbabwe

By ZITAP staff writer This week, the Tobacco Marketing season opened. Usually, the opening day is characterised by high prices, fanfare and jubilation by the farmers. Merchants and traders also often display new technology to register and pay farmers within 30 minutes...
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Zimbabwe reduces levies and taxes. Is it enough?

By ZITAP staff writer This week, Zimbabwe gazetted Statutory Instrument (SI) 41 of 2026 (Model Fees By-Laws, 2026), which takes immediate effect and outlines several revised fees across various urban and rural local...
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Fuel prices increase due to mid-east crisis

By ZITAP staff writer The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has issued an immediate notice stating that fuel has increased from an average $1.51/litre to $1.71. This 13.2% increase is a big shock to an economy that largely relies on fuel for its domestic,...
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Where Is the Transparency and Accountability for Kuwadzana Residents?

By Jasper Mangwana Kuwadzana's Fountain Blue suburb is fighting a serious sewage emergency that has gone on for more than ten years, with residents wondering: where is the transparency and accountability for Kuwadzana residents? The village, which in 2016 had...
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Zim’s Informal Sector — More Carrots than Sticks are Needed

by Jasper Mangwana The informal sector in Zimbabwe has become the economy's backbone, providing employment to millions and livelihoods where the formal sector has failed. The informal economy is a picture of resilience, innovation, and survival despite economic...
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Mushika shika and the Urban Transport Crisis in Harare

By Tatenda Everjoy Bvumbe The continued presence of mushika shika in Harare highlights serious weaknesses in the city public transport system. Mushika shika refers to illegal and unregulated passenger transport vehicles that operate outside official routes ranks and...
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Taxation in Zimbabwe’s 2026 Legislative Session: Challenges, Controversies and Economic Implications

By Tatenda Everjoy Bvumbe Harare January 2026 — As Zimbabwe embarks on a critical phase of fiscal restructuringunder the 2026 National Budget framework taxation has emerged as one of the mostconsequential and contested issues before Parliament and the nation. Debates...
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Tax cuts crucial forZimbabwe

The Zimbabwe Taxpayer’s Platform (ZITAP) notes the current celebration of stability ofthe economy as evidenced by a single-digit in ation rate of 4.1% for the month ofJanuary 2026. The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s deputy Governor, Dr Matshe, however, urges cautionthat...
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Zimbabwe needs policy certainty to expand its economicacceleration

Zimbabwe is experiencing an economic bubble. The nationalsavings are rising as indicated by a one-and-half import cover. The localcurrency inflation rate has fallen to 4,1%. The consumption of diesel hasincreased to 1.2 billion litres per year from 700 million in...
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