The inclusive government has had ups and downs, too many to mention, that have distracted it from tackling the real bread and butter issues. While Zimbabweans would gladly welcome an end to political theatrics that have been on show during the lifespan of the coalition, there is collective…

The stage has thus been set for possibly the most important general election in the life of independent Zimbabwe. The plebiscite, if its outcome is conclusive and accepted, is set to liberate this promising country from more than a decade long period of political and socio-economic stagnation. This…

 We should congratulate ourselves for outwitting Morgan, the dimwit, & Co. After making lots of noise for several months on end, they eventually gave in to our demands ... all we needed to do was change phraseology here and there and foolish as they are, thought we had…

 Being a pan-Africanist, I assumed that these complaints were without merit and that there was a racist element motivating them, since our President is a man of colour.I have now examined the landscape thoroughly and I find that conservatives have a reason to be fearful. Their general argument…

 Three years after the formation of an inclusive government with a lofty goal of stabilising the economy and ramping up productivity, there appears to be no significant improvement in the output of the key manufacturing sector. Statistics by the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) in its annual Manufacturing…

I may struggle to remember my bank account number which I use every other week, but I remember with exact clarity the first wrong my husband did me, all those seventeen years ago when we got married. I may not remember the alarm password but the exact shirt…

 The day was set aside by the World Customs Organization (WCO) which focuses on customs administration. This is an important instrument which was developed in the 1973 International Convention in the Simplification of Customs Procedures (the Kyoto Convention) as amended. It contains provisions on customs automation, electronic commerce,…

On the surface, it appears as though life is continuing as normal, yet like the swan that appears to glide gracefully above the water line, there is some frantic kicking and gymnastics going on underneath.It is only when one looks at the number of sales in execution, the…

 If an employee comes with a resignation to your desk, you do not need to persuade them to stay. If they were     genuine about whatever concerns they have they would have discussed this with you without the threat of a resignation. Once you get a resignation letter acknowledge…

 The   two scenarios have different employee tax implications. In an employer/employee contract the employer is obligated to deduct payee where as in an independent contractor contract no such obligation arises. A taxpayer who fails to classify a contract as an employer and employee relationship   may face penalties from…