ZIMBABWE’s efforts to attract foreign investment through appealing tax incentives have inadvertently created lawful avenues for multinational corporations that seek to minimise their tax obligations, tax experts say.One notable initiative is the foreign currency-denominated- Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX), an international offshore centre established in 2020, which offers a reduced dividend withholding tax rate of…

THE government has expressed interest in exploring alternative energy investment models that require less state support, particularly where the private sector is willing to assume financial risk.Speaking at the recently concluded 2025 Powering Africa Summit, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube stated that the government is considering leasing models as a viable investment approach.“This involves what we…

THE Food Crops Contractor’s Association (FCCA) is targeting the cultivation of 25 000 hectares in the 2025-26 winter season to meet the industry’s requirement of between 250 000 and 300 000 tonnes annually.Despite the government’s efforts to boost wheat production, resulting in a harvest exceeding 500 000 tonnes last season, a persistent shortage of high-quality…

. . . criticises exchange rate enforcement THE Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) has raised concerns over the rising annual US dollar inflation, emphasising the urgent need for stabilisation measures.The industry body pointed out the enforcement of the exchange rate regime by the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), citing it as a key driver of inflationary…