ZITAP Blog
Cutting Costs or Cutting Corners?
By ZITAP staff writer ZITAP’s Take on Zimbabwe’s New Economic Reforms Harare, April 2026 — Zimbabwe’s Cabinet has moved to slash levies, streamline licences and remove fees across critical sectors, presenting the measures as a decisive step toward Vision 2030. The...
Why Zimbabwe’s Chapter 9 of the Constitution matters?
This week, we focus on Chapter 9 of the Constitution. It enshrines the principles of public administration and leadership for government. As a starting point is this series, we will simply publish the entire detail of Chapter 9 for the public to know. Our import as...
Political Tensions, Fuel Taxes, and Zimbabwe’s Ethanol Blending Mirage
By Felicity Guta When protests erupt in Tehran, bread prices rise in Mutare. That is the reality of an interconnected global economy where political instability in the Middle East reverberates across distant nations like Zimbabwe. Recent discussions hosted by Atlas...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 19, 2026 RE: PLEA FOR GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION TO MITIGATE FUEL PRICE SHOCKS We write as the Zimbabwe Taxpayers’ Platform (ZITAP), a network of institutions and individual taxpayers in Zimbabwe calling for the Government of Zimbabwe to immediately intervene and...
If Zimbabwe shifts towards clean energy, will it survive economically?
By Tanyaradzwa Janhi This article discusses the emerging economic challenges emerging out of unfair productive economic costs of industries relying on the so-cold “clean” and often more expensive energy versus those using the traditional coal and carbon...
The likely snowball effects of the Mid-East crisis: how can Zimbabwe best protect herself?
By Brita Gwezere There is turmoil in the world. The middle east is on fire, with Iran, Israel and the United States and her allies fighting, what President Donald Trump called “a very short war”. The debate is not on the length of the war. This essay discusses the...
Highlighting Chapter 9 of the Constitution: building a culture of transparency, prudence, and accountability
By ZITAP staff writer There is on going public discussion about proposals to amend the Constitution in Zimbabwe, Constitutional Bill number 3, which seeks to, among other things, extend the presidential and parliamentary terms by two years, from 2028 to 2030. That...
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,...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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)...
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...
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...