By Misheck Nyawo AS businesses reset for a new year, there is a compelling need to pause, reflect and realign with the fundamentals of why organisations exist in the first place. In an environment characterised by intense competition, rapid imitation and constant market noise, many organisations have drifted into reactive strategies driven more by rivals…
By Bothwell Nyajeka DISCUSSIONS from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, dominated last week’s global news bulletins. Amid the many high-level conversations on geopolitics, trade tensions, and economic uncertainty, one interview stood out for me. In a conversation with Richard Quest, the director-general of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, was asked a simple…
By Simbarashe Hamudi THE taxation landscape is witnessing a notable transformation with the introduction of regulatory measures specifically aimed at enhancing compliance among proprietors leasing land or premises to presumptive taxpayers. This shift is particularly embodied in the provisions outlined in Part IIIB of the Finance Act, specifically sections 25F to 25J, which establish a…
By Leonita Mhishi WHEN the cool winds sweep through Harare’s new housing estates or dance past the rooftops of an innovative office block, there’s a quiet revolution happening in Zimbabwe’s built environment — one that goes beyond bricks and mortar. It is a transformation that challenges how we build, where we build, and why we…
By Memory Nguwi BOARD overreach is one of the least understood but most damaging governance failures in organisations today. It does not announce itself with dramatic boardroom battles or high-profile scandals. It slips in quietly, disguised as “concern,” “help,” or “interest” from well-meaning board members. Yet once it takes root, it weakens accountability, paralyses management,…
By Bothwell Nyajeka LAST week, I spent time with a client reviewing the company’s turnaround strategy. The discussion was robust and at times uncomfortable. As part of the exercise, management presented a detailed Key Performance Indicator (KPI) matrix outlining strategic initiatives, timelines, and responsibility charts. Then one director asked a simple question: Who should be…
By Leonita Mhishi IN the heart of Zimbabwe’s economic rebirth, one debate has steadily risen above the clang of commerce and the hum of domestic debate — where should we invest in property: in our bustling urban centres or in the silent promise of the rural horizon? This isn’t merely a technical question for accountants…
By Simbarashe Hamudi IN Zimbabwe, the imposition of customs duties on imported goods is governed by the Customs and Excise Act. Additionally, excise duty is levied on certain locally manufactured goods and other imported goods falling under the excise tariff, even if they are entered under trade agreements. The applicable rates of customs and excise…
By Godfrey Nyoni WHEN people think about cybersecurity, they often imagine sophisticated hackers, dangerous computer viruses, and complex technical systems hidden behind screens. In reality, however, the biggest weakness in most digital environments is not the technology itself but the human being using it. Across Zimbabwe, many cyber incidents do not succeed because systems are…
By Leonita Mhishi ZIMBABWE’S real estate market is defying expectations, carving out a distinct identity in a global landscape marked by economic uncertainty and shifting investment priorities. Far from the static sector of a decade ago, property in Zimbabwe is now a hotbed of innovation, speculation, cultural symbolism and long-term strategic capital allocation. But as…
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