adminMthuli presents people-centred budget
The tax-free portion of annual bonuses was pushed up to $100 000 and US$700 yesterday and tax bands were moved up with income under $25 000 a month being at zero rate and the top rate of 40 percent only kicking in at $500 000, as Finance, and Economic Development Minister Mthuli Ncube opened up space for ordinary people in his 2022 Budget.
Budget hailed for social protection thrust
Legislators and economic analysts have welcomed the $927,3 billion 2022 national budget presented by Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube yesterday, saying it is people-centred and designed to address socio-economic challenges in communities.
No joy for 200 000 permit holders in SA
The 200 000 Zimbabweans in South Africa on special dispensation permits have just next year to sort out a more regular permit or go home, the South African Cabinet decided on Wednesday.
ZDF key to modernisation, industrialisation — President
PROFESSIONALISM and excellency through high-quality personnel training and development programmes in the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) should be harnessed not only to safeguard the country’s sovereignty but also in the industrialisation and modernisation of the nation, President Mnangagwa said.
$2,5bn allocation for ex-farmers
Zimbabwe remains firmly committed to implementing the Global Compensation Agreement (GPA) with white former commercial farmers after allocating $2,5 billion to pay those in distress, Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube revealed yesterday.
New Parliament ready in 4 months
THE New Parliament Building in Mt Hampden is expected to be complete in March next year, a Cabinet Minister said yesterday after a tour of the multi-million-dollar project.
Market stalls open for GBV victims
A safe women’s vending market and a one-stop centre catering for Gender-Based Violence (GBV) victims has been opened in Epworth, with women hailing the Government and its partners for helping eradicate violence against them.
12 entities constitute integrity committees
At least 12 public entities have set up integrity committees comprising 98 members in compliance with the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission’s directive for institutions to constitute these organs to ensure an internally-driven process to prevent the vice.
Mavhuradonha deaths: Family awaits autopsy
The bodies of five family members which were found by a hunter on Mavhuradonha Mountains on Sunday are still to be transferred to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals for forensic examination as investigations continue into the cause of their deaths.
EDITORIAL COMMENT: Pro-growth prudent Budget hits cheats
Once again Minister of Finance and Economic Development Mthuli Ncube has presented a detailed package in the 2022 National Budget designed to consolidate the economic progress already made under the Second Republic and to accelerate the momentum of economic growth while ensuring that basic services are maintained and improved.