Zimbabwe's Finance Minister, Mthuli Ncube, just totally bailed on a planned tax for pulling U.S. dollars out of the bank. He announced a full repeal in parliament, killing the levy only weeks after proposing it in the national budget. The tiered tax would have slapped a fee on individual monthly cash withdrawals over five hundred bucks, with even higher rates for companies.
Ncube folded under massive public and political pressure. He admitted the policy would have pushed people away from using banks, which was the exact opposite of its intended goal. The backlash was instant and fierce, with critics like lawyer Fadzayi Mahere and economist Gift Mugano slamming it as a terrible idea that punished regular citizens. Mugano later credited...
Orlando Pirates are apparently looking at Zimbabwean forward Washington Navaya. The striker, who just won Zimbabwe's Soccer Star of the Year award, is currently with the national team preparing for the upcoming AFCON tournament. His agent, Gilbert Sengwe, confirmed interest from one of South Africa's big clubs, but said all transfer talks are on hold until after the tournament finishes.
Navaya's performances have drawn attention from several teams, including clubs within Zimbabwe. The Pirates have a noted history of scouting Zimbabwean talent, having previously monitored another forward, Daniel Msendami. Scouts have been watching Navaya, seeing him as a potential key signing for any squad needing attacking power.
The player's camp is...
Zimbabwean musician Stunner has responded to that viral clip where he was yelling at his wife, Olinda. He posted on Instagram to shut down breakup rumors, stating clearly that he is not leaving her. He framed the online backlash as an attempt to break them apart with gossip, even mocking threats about leaked messages.
Stunner addressed a major point of tension, alleging Olinda had blocked him from supporting his child from another relationship. He referenced her difficult experience during childbirth while questioning why the child's mother would maintain hostility. His statement insisted their marriage remains solid despite public scrutiny, asking people to respect their union. The couple's history of public disputes continues to fuel...
The music scene is reeling after DJ Warras, real name Warrick Stock, was killed in a Johannesburg shooting. Police are investigating the murder from a daytime incident in the city center.
Media figure Lerato Kganyago posted a raw farewell, highlighting their close personal bond. She described him as a consistent friend and a brotherly advisor who supported her through public and private challenges. Her message expressed deep sorrow and a lasting love, apologizing directly to him while thanking him for his steady presence over many years. Her public grief has echoed widely, resonating with fans and peers mourning the loss.
Julius Malema, head of the Economic Freedom Fighters, basically told Trump to keep his visas. Responding to rumors of potential U.S. travel restrictions, Malema shrugged off the whole idea of visiting America as some kind of prize. He openly mocked American fast food, suggesting a preference for Nigerian dishes like jollof rice instead.
He framed any potential ban as a badge of honor, a sign that Western powers fear assertive African voices. Malema stated he would rather travel freely across the African continent, name-checking Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Nigeria, than appeal for entry to the United States. His comments positioned the issue as a matter of pride and political independence, challenging followers to value continental...
SAFA is about to get absolutely paid. Bafana Bafana qualifying for the 2026 World Cup means a guaranteed payout from FIFA, starting at over one hundred seventy-five million rand. The football body's president, Gianni Infantino, confirmed the total prize pool is way bigger than last time. South Africa's final take could rocket past eight hundred million rand if the squad makes a deep run.
The money structure is a straight ladder. Just showing up gets you the base amount. Winning matches and advancing through the knockout rounds, like the round of thirty-two or the quarter finals, adds millions more each step. The numbers get completely wild if they somehow made a semi-final or final appearance. Every qualified team also gets a separate...
ZIMRA just dropped a new policy on tax clearance certificates, and business owners are absolutely losing it. Starting late December, those ITF263 forms will only be good for one month instead of lasting longer. This comes from some public notice. The whole point is to force constant monthly checks. To get one, you gotta file every return on time, pay every cent owed unless you have a solid payment plan, and if you're VAT registered, your fiscal gadgets better be hooked up and transmitting data properly. Fail on any of this, and you lose next month's clearance.
The backlash from companies and accountants online is brutal. They're calling it a massive admin nightmare, saying that checking and filing certificates for every single supplier...
Zimbabwe's tax authority just dropped a brutal new rule on businesses. Starting soon, a valid Tax Clearance Certificate only last one month. To get an automated renewal, companies must have every single tax return filed and every penny owed paid by the 27th of each month. Any slip-up blocks the next month's certificate.
The business community is freaking out online. They say collecting fresh tax papers from every supplier every month is a full-time administrative nightmare. This is not just paperwork. If you pay a supplier whose certificate lapsed, you have to withhold a huge chunk of their payment. That thirty percent hit could wipe out a company's entire profit margin, creating a monthly cash flow crisis.
People are calling the move...
A viral stat claims Orlando Pirates is sending more players to the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations than any other club. An analyst posted that the South African side will have nine guys at the tournament in Morocco. That list puts them ahead of Egyptian giant Al Ahly, which reportedly has eight.
The numbers sparked immediate arguments online. Fans from rival clubs, especially Mamelodi Sundowns, are saying the count is wrong. Others chimed in with claims about teams from Sudan and Tanzania having more. The whole debate highlights how people are scrutinizing the selections.
If the original post is right, it is a big look for the South African league overall. Their domestic competition is apparently the second most represented at the...
