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

 

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Count down to the Zimbabwe Payers Survey report launch

The Zimbabwe Taxpayers Platform (ZITAP) conducted a national survey on taxation perceptions in Zimbabwe. The report is planned for launch this week.  Don’t miss it! Look out for the report that, among other things, seeks to stimulate fiscal and financial policy...
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Is Zimbabwe on course to an upper-middle-income society by 2030?

TECA, Zimbabwe’s leading liberal economic think-tank convened a successful Zimbabwe Economic Competitiveness Conference on November 12th. The key issue of focus was how to make Zimbabwe prosper into an upper-middle-income society. The government of Zimbabwe was...
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Is Zimbabwe on course for an upper middle-income status?

There have been repeated policy pronouncements raising the bar for Zimbabwe’s economic target as getting into the upper middle income economic status. As they say in African folktale, its easier to speak than do, the policy question becomes- is Zimbabwe on course to...
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What do Zimbabweans say about tax and public finance management?

Chapter 17 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe enshrines the parameters for Zimbabwe’s financial management. That means, setting the framework for revenue collection into the consolidated revenue fund, and, on the other hand, how such resources must be allocated. The key...
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The impact of ‘bracket creep’ on taxation in Zimbabwe 

Staff Writer - ZITAP has been arguing that the tax regime is hindering economic growth.  With annual USD inflation at 13.4 percent, we highlight how bracket creep is affecting economic growth in Zimbabwe for ordinary Zimbabweans and for business entities....
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Zimbabwe’s health tax, delayed disbursement of sugar tax: An examination

Staff Writer - The introduction of a health tax aims to discourage the consumption of goods deemed detrimental to health. Among these, the "sugar tax" stands out as a specific levy designed to curb excessive sugar intake and generate revenue for health-related...
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Zimbabweans bemoan high bank charges

This week, the Zimbabwe Taxpayers Platform (ZITAP) wrote a formal letter to the Reserve Bank Governor Dr John Mushayavanhu asking for the central bank to engage the banking sector regarding the steep cost of banking in Zimbabwe. They ask for moral suasion and...
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ZIMRA Proposes Tax on Airbnb, E-hailing Services, Kombis and Trucks.

Staff Writer - According to the World Bank, Zimbabwe’s informal sector pays only 6% of taxes, with just one in five earning taxable income, highlighting a challenge the Government of Zimbabwe is facing of scaling up collection. The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA)...
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ZITAP tax survey cornerstone of a fairer tax regime

Staff Writer – The Zimbabwe Taxpayers Platform (ZITAP) is conducting a nationwide survey to gather insights into the taxation experience in Zimbabwe. This initiative aims to provide valuable data to policymakers, ultimately contributing to the development of a more...
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Tax Perception Survey (TPS) enjoys enthusiastic response

Staff Writer – The Zimbabwe Tax Perception Survey (TPS), which we launched on Thursday, 25 September 2025, has received wide support and a growing response rate. The first survey of its nature by a local think-tank is intended to gather the taxpayers’ perceptions...
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