Sars introduces Vat estimated assessments
Taxpayers not responding in time to requests for relevant material supporting their value-added tax (Vat) returns have been forewarned. The South African Revenue Service (Sars) will, from now on, issue…
Prescribed assets policy, a double-edged sword
Economy Uncensored with Tapiwanashe Mangwiro The recent proposal mandating pension and insurance companies in Zimbabwe to allocate a portion of their funds to national infrastructure projects as part of prescribed…
Ford Ranger Wildtrak X made for adventure
It’s a question we’ve been asking ourselves after spending the good part of a year with our long-term Ford Ranger XL, which costs little more than half of that amount…
Is the US in a ‘silent depression?’ Economists weigh in on the viral TikTok theory
The US economy has remained remarkably strong but affordability is worse than it has ever been, some social media users say, even when compared to The Great Depression. One of…
High cost of doing business worries OK Zim
Nelson Gahadza Ok Zimbabwe says that as a consequence of exchange rate deterioration, the cost of doing business has continued to increase to unsustainable levels. The retail giant, in its…
Eskom soot pollution 42 times worse than China
Coal-fired power plants operated by South Africa’s state utility are emitting pollutants that primarily cause respiratory diseases such as asthma at almost 42 times the intensity of those in China.…
Mouth-watering salary offered to World Cup-winning Springbok
Leinster have reportedly offered Springboks lock RG Snyman a lucrative contract to make the move from Munster next season. Munster have confirmed that the Rugby World Cup winner will depart…
Daihatsu suspends international sales
Japanese car brand Daihatsu is suspending shipments of all car models currently in production both at home in Japan and abroad, following new revelations about its rigging of safety tests.…
Zimbabwe Border Ports Authority Bill under development
Tapiwanashe Mangwiro The country is currently crafting a bill that will result in the establishment of a Zimbabwe Border Ports Authority according to recent reports. This was revealed during a…
Africa’s ministers of finance meet in Harare
Business Writer Zimbabwe is ready to host the 56th Session of the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development which the country will be hosting for the first…











