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THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has given a nine days grace period to taxpayers to voluntarily disclose undeclared income or tax for last year.This comes amid concerns by the tax collector of systemic corruption, smuggling, and tax evasion, continuing to cripple authorities’ revenue mobilisation efforts and to sabotage national development.In a notice yesterday, Zimra said…

THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) says tobacco sales have so far reached US$369 million from 138 million kilogrammes sold during the current marketing season.TIMB yesterday said this year’s marketing season was progressing well.“As of 20 April 2026, a total of 138 398 693 kilogrammes of tobacco, valued at US$369 020 915, has been…

THE police have warned the public against the illegal possession and transportation of explosives saying offenders will be prosecuted.Police national spokesperson Paul Nyathi yesterday said it was a criminal offence to handle or move explosives without proper authorisation.“The Zimbabwe Republic Police reminds Zimbabweans and foreigners that in terms of the Explosives Act … it is…

SYSTEMIC corruption, smuggling, and tax evasion are continuing to cripple authorities’ revenue mobilisation efforts and to sabotage national development, the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has warned.Speaking at a breakfast meeting here yesterday, Zimra’s acting Commissioner-General Misheck Govha said given this, corruption in the country needed to be fought from all corners.This comes after the secretary…

THE government is channelling nearly US$60 million from the sugar tax towards the refurbishment of provincial and central hospitals in the country.Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — the minister of Health, Douglas Mombeshora, confirmed the move yesterday saying renovations had already started in some hospitals.This comes at a time…

THE country is pushing for easier travel between Zimbabwe and Botswana with the possible use of national identity cards instead of passports as part of efforts to boost regional integration, trade and tourism between the two nations.Speaking during the Bi-National Commission (BNC) ministers meeting in Harare yesterday, the minister of Foreign Affairs, Amon Murwira, said…

BUSINESSMAN Wicknell Chivayo has withdrawn his US$3,6 million pledge to Parliament, replacing it with a US$5 million commitment to Zanu PF.The move follows fierce condemnation from the Zanu PF youth league, which accused Chivayo of bypassing party protocols.In a social media statement yesterday, Chivayo admitted surprise at the backlash, particularly from party leadership, regarding his…

A 35-YEAR-OLD man from Hwange has been sentenced to 19 years in prison after being convicted of murdering his estranged wife in a stabbing incident.Khulekani Mpofu was found guilty of murder by the High Court sitting in Hwange, presided over by Justice Evangelista Kabasa, following a full trial.He was sentenced to 19 years imprisonment.The court…

AUTHORITIES have launched an inter-agency task force to escalate the current crackdown on violent criminals in the country, in a bid to fast-track cases through the courts and to secure the long-term incarceration of all thugs.Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — Prosecutor-General Loyce Matanda-Moyo confirmed the establishment of the…

THE entry of Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, into the domestic aviation market has given the country a major boost on many fronts.Experts said yesterday that the move would significantly enhance Harare’s air connectivity with the rest of the world, increase competition among airlines serving the country and further position…