Whether or not a debt capital investor faces income tax liability in Zimbabwe for his lending transaction is a function of the originating cause of his income. The structure of the transaction and its delivery channel has a telling effect in defining the real cause of an interest…

 Executives are not committed to it and employees would not care less. The question therefore is: Do they really work? The good news is that performance management and performance reviews work if management takes time to put the right systems in place.The first step in any good performance…

The news comes on the back of similar pronouncements by yet another financial institution, CBZ Bank that it would ramp up its support to the small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) sector of the country from five percent to 15 percent in the current financial year. In a way,…

As the country moves ahead under this new constitution, there are glaring lessons from the past that must inform how we must behave in the future. Precisely, the case of state and public institutions is of great interest to me and many others out there. In reflecting back,…

The song reached the number one spot on charts in at least 25 countries, including the United States where it broke the record for the most radio plays in a single week.  Here in Zimbabwe the song drove music lovers crazy, with women and girls quickly learning how…

 And you wonder whether his or her response was about just what you said or did, or something bigger.Too strong a reaction, you think.  Kindalike beating at a mosquito with an axe. Not warranted at all.And so your partner will not say what’s really on his/her mind but…

The vote did not go the way most of us external observers of the Kenyan situation had anticipated, and Western governments are visibly miffed at the outcome. The outgoing prime minister has, not unexpectedly, threatened legal action but one can infer from the toned-down approach that even he…

Employees need to be told where the organisation is going in order for them to contribute meaningfully to the performance of the organisation. A number of organisations are struggling with the confidentiality legacy at the expense of the organisation.The question many people have in relation to communication with…

 Its focus was on the practical realities of growing and doing business in and across the African continent. Chief executive officers, leading entrepreneurs, investors, industry experts and government officials, all with a passion for Africa, were expected to convene, providing an unparalleled opportunity to network, learn and hear…

This proposal was agreed upon in February, and the timeline is that it must be put to a referendum in less than three months. In a population of 12 million, it is safe to say that less than one tenth has heard about the details of the constitution.…