Features of a valid fiscal tax invoice

BY SIMBARASHE HAMUDI IN the world of taxation and VAT compliance, the importance of a valid fiscal tax invoice cannot be overstated. For businesses operating in Zimbabwe, the VAT Act — specifically Section 20(4) — sets out clear requirements that must be met for an invoice to be considered valid for VAT purposes. Failure to…

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Milk prices seen falling as input costs ease

RESEARCH firm IH Securities say milk prices in Zimbabwe are expected to decline from the current farmgate price of US$0,60 per litre as producers expand output and benefit from lower input costs.In its 2025 Agriculture Sector Report, IH noted that the national dairy herd grew from 44 200 in 2024 to 65 660 in 2025,…

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Forex receipts surge to US$10 billion

ZIMBABWE’s foreign currency receipts increased by 26,8 percent to US$10,4 billion during the first eight months of 2025 from US$8,2 billion received in the same period in 2024, latest data shows.According to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), the increased foreign currency inflows were a direct result of the robust domestic economy, mainly driven by…

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Can smart systems help catch hackers?

BY GODFREY NYONI IN today’s digital age, crime is no longer just about stolen wallets, house break-ins, or car theft. A new battlefield has opened up in cyberspace. In Zimbabwe, more and more people rely on online banking, mobile money platforms such as EcoCash and OneMoney, and internet-based services for their everyday activities.While this shift…

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OK Zimbabwe banks on cost optimisation

OK ZIMBABWE (OK Zim) is optimistic that strategies in place to rein in escalating costs will help stabilise operations and drive future growth.The retailer has already embarked on a restructuring exercise that has resulted in a leaner headcount and disposal of unprofitable assets.In addition, it is also betting on digitising its operations, including growing online…

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Board’s role in director appointments

By Bothwell P Nyajeka LAST week, my attention was drawn to an article in a local publications that sought to imply that the corporate boardroom space in Zimbabwe, normally meant for strategy and accountability, had become a theatre for loyalty and mediocrity.Even more critically, the article deplored how a selection process that should be based…

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Unifreight braces for tobacco boom

TRANSPORT and logistics firm, Unifreight Africa (Unifreight), has embarked on a strategic fleet expansion programme targeting increased demand capacity for the upcoming 2026 tobacco season. The group, whose flagship brand is Swift Transport, has extensive exposure to the tobacco sector. Last year, it announced that it handled over 20 percent of the total national tobacco…

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New plant doubles Zimplats coal use

THE recently installed Hot Gas Generator at the Selous Metallurgical Complex (SMC) has doubled Zimplats Holdings (Zimplats) coal usage, hindering the company’s targets to reduce fossil-fuel consumption across its operations.The hot gas generator is a coal-fired fluidised-bed unit used to supply hot air to a flash dryer. This critical piece of equipment is part of…

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InnBucks loans hit ZiG1,5 billion

INNBUCKS reported a 327 percent year-on-year growth in loans and advances, reaching ZiG1,459 billion during the year ended June 30, 2025 supported by robust deposits.Deposits reached ZiG1 billion, up 693 percent year-on-year driven by business banking customers. Net interest income from lending activities reached ZiG108,7 million driven by growth in loan book and investment in…

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