IN the evolving landscape of human resources, the expectations placed on HR professionals have never been higher. No longer seen as just a support function, HR is now recognised as a strategic partner critical to driving business success. (more…)

REGULARS will note a paucity of Kia models in my reporting schedule when  compared with the plethora of “first-cousin” Hyundai reports that emanate from my keyboard, but that’s because the local Kia importers seem to have thinned out their press fleets such that almost 18 months have passed…

Introduction to VAT Reforms: Effective 1 August 2024, Zimbabwe has proposed substantial reforms to its VAT system, exempting certain products to bolster economic growth and improve the affordability of essential goods. (more…)

THIS  weekend, I shared a research paper showing that excessive golfing affects the performance of CEOs. The reaction from some CEOs and other executives was anger. (more…)

THE zero rating of gold supplies for mining companies marks a significant policy shift in Zimbabwe's tax regime. This change, introduced through Statutory Instrument 105 of 2024, aims to alleviate the tax burden on gold producers by exempting them from Value Added Tax (VAT) on supplies made to…

MAZDAS have always been sensible cars but in the last decade in particular, a shift in brand profiling has seen premium values added to the roster. Those premium values are most obviously projected in the form of upgraded interior executions pretty well across the board from entry level…

IN today's corporate world, companies are constantly seeking ways to optimize costs and ensure fairness among employees. This article goes into two key areas where these concerns arise: (more…)

RUNNING a business is tough. A staggering 90 percent of organisations fail to implement their strategies. But what if there was a proven framework that could reverse this trend, turning failures into stepping stones for success? Enter the After Action Review (AAR) – your secret weapon for transforming…