The government started revising a controversial tax policy after business backlash over ZIMRA’s plan to make tax clearance certificates valid for just one month. The proposal, introduced under Public Notice 69 of 2025, was criticized for undermining formalization and investment. Treasury officials say a phased approach with longer validity periods is now under consideration. The amendment highlights tensions between revenue enforcement and economic policy goals.

Zimbabwe’s Anti-Corruption Commission launched an investigation into Kwekwe City Council over alleged abuse of funds collected from street vendors. Mayor Albert Zinhanga confirmed ZACC is reviewing an internal audit. The audit follows claims by Councillor Solomon Matsa that most vendor fees are being stolen. Matsa alleges the council collects up to $150,000 monthly, but only about $4,000 reaches official accounts.

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa begun his annual month-long vacation, starting on December 23 and ending in early February 2026. Vice President Kembo Mohadi will act as president until December 31, after which Constantino Chiwenga will assume the role until January 13, before Mohadi resumes. The leave comes amid ongoing debate within Zanu-PF over proposals to extend Mnangagwa’s presidency to 2030.