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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Discover Our Programs
TECa PROJECTS drives community development through economic advocacy (MyTaxMyVoice, Zimbabwe Economic Competitiveness Conference 2025 , Economic Freedom Audit,), entrepreneurial support (Prosperity Catalysts Club , Business Innovation/Incubation Hubs), inclusivity (Women’s Club), environmental action, and research-driven initiatives.
