The Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce has engaged Parliamentary Portfolio Committees on Budget, Finance and Investment Promotion, and Industry and Commerce, pushing for tax reforms and legislative changes aimed at easing pressure on the private sector.
The meeting, held on 03 March, formed part of ongoing dialogue between business leaders and legislators as Parliament considers key economic measures, including the Public Procurement Amendment Bill.
During the engagement, ZNCC presented proposals on tax reform and provided input into the procurement legislation currently before the House. The Chamber also updated lawmakers on the implementation of resolutions adopted at its 2025 Annual Congress.
In a pointed message on fiscal policy, the Chamber said:
“Government should tax for growth not revenue, therefore, regular engagements are a necessity.”
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The remark reflects long-standing private sector concerns over what businesses describe as a heavy tax burden and frequent policy adjustments that complicate planning and investment decisions.
Ahead of the parliamentary meeting, ZNCC officials held separate discussions with Deputy Minister of Finance David Kuda Mnangagwa, where fiscal policy and the relationship between Treasury and the Chamber were discussed.
ZNCC was represented by Chief Executive Officer Christopher T. Mugaga, Harare Branch Second Vice Chairperson Gloria Gawe, Principal Economist Jephias Makiwa, and Macroeconomics Subcommittee members Simelinkosi Mangena and Simbarashe Hamudi.
The Chamber said the discussions focused on reforms to improve the ease of doing business, industrial competitiveness and sustainable economic growth.
However, while consultative engagements have increased in recent years, businesses continue to call for measurable policy consistency, predictable taxation frameworks and procurement transparency as critical determinants of investor confidence.
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