ZIMBABWEAN businesses must view tax compliance as a catalyst for inclusive growth and economic stability, The Financial Gazette’s general manager sales and marketing, Shingirai Chirikuutsi, has said ahead of the publication’s Annual Tax Review Breakfast Meeting.
Speaking on the event, set for February 20 in Harare and which will be held under the theme: “Tax Compliance as a Catalyst: Fuelling Inclusive Growth”, Chirikuutsi said it comes at a pivotal time as businesses navigate new tax regulations amid ongoing economic pressures.
“This breakfast meeting positions tax compliance at the centre of national development and private-sector sustainability,” he said.
“Our aim is to bring thought leaders together to examine the real impact of fiscal policy on growth-oriented, compliant businesses.”
The annual tax review meeting has become one of Zimbabwe’s leading platforms for fiscal dialogue, attracting policymakers, industry experts, and business leaders to discuss the country’s tax landscape and emerging economic trends.
The 2026 meeting will provide practical insights into corporate tax compliance, VAT adjustments, incentives, and the evolving regulatory environment, highlighting how improved adherence can broaden the revenue base and create a fairer playing field for all market participants.
Chirikuutsi emphasised the event’s enduring value in facilitating direct engagement between regulators and the private sector.
“Business executives, tax consultants and financial managers do not just need to understand tax policy, they need space to interrogate it, respond to it and help shape future reforms,” he said.
“That is how you build a culture of compliance that supports inclusive growth rather than fear-driven compliance.”
Delegates will hear from government officials, gaining first-hand insights into fiscal strategies and their alignment with wider economic reform objectives.
Discussions will explore enforcement trends, voluntary compliance initiatives, and how businesses can leverage incentives while maintaining robust compliance frameworks.
Partnering with key stakeholders such as the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe, the Zimbabwe Institute of Tax Accountants, City Parking and financial advisory firms, The Financial Gazette aims to ensure that discussions are technically grounded, policy-relevant, and solution-oriented.
“Businesses must stay ahead of regulatory developments and view compliance as a strategic pillar rather than a back-office function,” Chirikuutsi said.
“Our goal is to equip industry players with the knowledge they need to make informed financial and compliance decisions, strengthening transparency and ultimately supporting inclusive economic growth.”
As the meeting approaches, anticipation is building for what promises to be a thought-provoking and insight-rich event that will shape fiscal thinking and compliance behaviour across Zimbabwe’s private sector.