A political firestorm has erupted over Zimbabwe s new national spending plan. Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti has launched a fierce attack on the 2026 budget, labelling it egregious, unconstitutional and extractive. His lengthy statement, issued after Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube presented the budget on November 27, 2025, claims the fiscal plan violates fundamental laws and [ ]
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Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti Slams 2026 National Budget, Says It’s Egregious, Unconstitutional And Extractive
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