Tag: TAX

Africa must rope in private sector in funding HIV Programs

Kuda Pembere

By Kuda Pembere WITH the discourse on funding for HIV programs being dominated by the Government and donor partners, a leading Malawian researcher says involving players is critical through innovative means such as taxes and levies. While countries such as Zimbabwe came up with the innovative AIDS levy, it has been an envy of many African countries. Professor Ann Maureen Phoya while addressing the media at an ICASA press conference Wednesday said the private sector should be roped in the HIV response financing. “We also need to raise money through…

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Misappropriation Of Funds Bleed Education, Health Sectors

Healthtimes

GOVERNMENT  has been castigated for diverting resources meant for critical services such as health and education other non-essential sectors at a time the country’s education and health sectors are in the doldrums. By Fadzai Ndangana In the 2021 budget, Treasury allocated ZWL$ 54.7 billion towards the health sector, translating to 13 percent of total budget, 2 percentage points below the Abuja Declaration threshold. Speaking at a virtual Tax Justice and Gender Responsive Public Services Summit this morning, Education Financing Specialist Tapfuma Jongwe said the 2 percent intermediary transfer tax introduced…

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Lift Tax Burden On Vulnerable Communities- Gvt Told

Healthtimes

ACTION Aid Zimbabwe (AAZ), has challenged the Zimbabwean government to lift the tax burden on vulnerable communities and instead improve the state of public service provision in the country. By Fadzai Ndangana AAZ Acting Heads of Programs and Resources Mobilisation Ebenezer Tombo said the government and stakeholders should find ways to interrogate how the tax system is being used to improve lives of people in Zimbabwe. This was a fruitful engagement as we debated ways to improve public service provision and make them gender responsive, especially in critical sectors of…

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