Bulawayo
On Tuesday, 21 April 2026, the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) convened its Stakeholders’ Breakfast Meeting on the sidelines of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) 2026 at Holiday Inn-Hotel, bringing together Government representatives, ZIMRA Board Members, captains of industry, and the media fraternity. The forum strengthened ZIMRA’s annual ZITF engagement programme, providing a platform for constructive dialogue on areas where business and the tax administration can work together for mutual benefit.
In remarks delivered at the breakfast meeting, Acting Commissioner General, Misheck Govha, said the gathering offered an opportunity for meaningful synergy between industry and the Authority, adding that as breakfast conversations continue, stakeholders can raise feedback that supports improvements in service delivery. He underscored the need for a shared culture of tax compliance, urging businesses that are not compliant to regularise, while noting that ZIMRA has teams ready to assist. He also called for a renewed commitment to integrity, fairness and mutual respect between taxpayers and the tax administrator, warning that corruption, smuggling, tax evasion and other forms of wrongdoing cannot be tolerated.
Mr Govha further linked the discussions to the ZITF 2026 theme, “Connected Economies, Competitive Industries,” and explained how ZIMRA’s own thrust—“Connecting Economies, Strengthening Compliance, Driving Competitive Industries”—aligns with efforts to support industrialisation. He highlighted ZIMRA’s progress towards innovation, automation and digitalisation, stressing that the direction is meant to improve efficiency for both revenue administration and business processes such as filing, trading and payment of dues. He also noted that platforms like the stakeholders’ breakfast meeting contribute value to the fiscal reform process by addressing challenges that neither side can solve alone.
As ZITF continues, ZIMRA said it remains committed to strengthening its partnership with stakeholders, advancing systems that make compliance easier, and promoting zero tolerance for bad practices—so Zimbabwe can move toward a corruption-free customer experience and a more competitive, connected economy.
ZIMRA is participating at this year’s ZITF at their pavilion and has called on clients and the general public to come through their stand and get assistance and tax related information.