Zimbabwe AI and Business Brief
AI, business and technology news for Zimbabwe, every morning
A short morning news brief on AI, business and technology in Zimbabwe and the world. Each episode opens with the main story, sets out the arguments on each side with the figures and sources behind them, then covers the other headlines. Short clips from news reports and press conferences are credited on air, and every source is linked in the episode notes.
Presented by two AI presenters. Researched and written by AI, produced by Executive AI Studio.
Episodes
Treasury weighs a further cut to the tax on electronic transactions
Episode notes
Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube says a further cut to the Intermediated Money Transfer Tax is under consideration. Treasury defends the revenue it raises, while employers want the tax abolished. Also: Mustek's business AI venture turns to executive training, and tobacco exports reach US$986 million.
Sources
- New Zimbabwe: Treasury mulls further cut on electronic transaction tax
- allAfrica (New Zimbabwe): Zimbabwe: Treasury Mulls Further Cut On Electronic Transaction Tax
- The Herald, via Zimbabwe Situation: Govt mulls further IMTT reduction
- NewsDay, via Bulls n Bears: Government rejects plea to remove IMTT, makes partial adjustment
- 263Chat, via allAfrica: Zimbabwe: Finance Minister Unveils New IMTT and VAT Measures for 2026
- The Financial Gazette: IMTT pushes business back to cash
- ZTN Prime (YouTube): Social sectors take centre stage in 2026 national budget
- Gambakwe Media (YouTube livestream): WATCH LIVE: Zimbabwe Budget 2026
- The Herald: Strong public response to 2027 budget consultations
- iAfrica (reporting by Luis Monzon, MyBroadband): Mustek's Business AI Pivots to Executive Training After South African Market Proves 'Earlier on Its Maturity Curve'
- The Herald, via Zimbabwe Situation: Tobacco exports clock US$986m as volume rises
Audio clips
- Mthuli Ncube, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, via ZTN Prime: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrL3EgOkHSE (from 3:02)
Presented by Nyasha and Farai, two AI presenters. Researched and written by AI. Not checked by a human. Produced by Executive AI Studio.