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.
2025 Mid-Year Review: What’s in it for ordinary Zimbabweans
Staff Writer - The 2025 Mid-Year Budget and Economic Review presented to Parliament by Finance Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube, on 31 July 2025, struck a positive note. While inflation and debt have occupied the media spotlight, the budget reveals the government's...
Mid-Term Budget Leaves Tax Reform Questions Unaddressed
Staff Writer - Zimbabwe’s Finance Minister, Prof. Mthuli Ncube, presented the Mid-Term Fiscal Review in Parliament on Thursday, July 31, 2025, leaving tax reform calls unresolved. The contribution of non-tax revenue to Zimbabwe’s domestic resource mobilisation...
Econet SmartBiz Woes: A Mounting Challenge for Zimbabwe’s Small Businesses
July 20, 2025 – Recent frustrations voiced by Econet SmartBiz customers regarding drastically slower internet speeds are more than just an inconvenience; they represent a significant operational and financial challenge for the backbone of Zimbabwe's economy: its small...
Prosperity Catalyst Club Members Igniting a Memorable Stint in Zimbabwe’s Efforts of Turning Its Fortune
The air in the Prosperity Catalyst Club (PCC) meeting room in Harare hummed, not just with the overhead fan battling the afternoon heat, but with a palpable energy. Takudzwa Neshiri stood before a rapt audience of young faces, many reflecting the same anxieties he...
Government must open up the economy as Zimbabwe booms!
By Itai Zimunya- an economist with TECa There is a common line of reportage by people who travel to Zimbabwe. They highlight shock at what they see, often very different to the common global narratives of despair and hopelessness. One such is Sebastian Spio-Garbrah,...
Economic Growth vs. Environmental Protection: Zimbabwe’s Path to Sustainability
BY: Tatenda Everjoy Bvumbe In today’s world, sustainable development is not just a trend; it’s a necessity. For Zimbabwe, the challenge is urgent. As the country seeks economic recovery, builds roads, opens new mines, and attracts investment, we must ask: how can we...
Powering Progress: How Zimbabwe’s Rural Electrification Fund Aligns with SDG7 and Transforms Lives
At the still early dawn hours, before the cock's crowing, a soft light springs to life in Mutoko rural village in Zimbabwe. It is no longer the paraffin lamp's warm light or the candle's weak light it's the pure, stable light supplied by electricity brought into this...
Taxes Applicable to SMEs in Zimbabwe
This document outlines the taxes currently applicable to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Zimbabwe, including details about the presumptive tax and other tax obligations. 1. Presumptive Tax Presumptive tax is a simplified quarterly tax based on estimated...
DELTA loses historic Constitutional Court tax appeal…
Introduction Zimbabwe’s beverages manufacturing giant, Delta Corporation, has lost its Constitutional Court challenge against additional tax assessments by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) amounting to USD 75 million on July 8, 2025. This leaves the...
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.
