Illicit Brews, Unpaid Forex, & Predatory Tax: Is Zimbabwe Over-regulating Itself Into Poverty?

🎙️ In this episode: Tinashe, Ranga and Rufaro explore: Why are platinum miners reportedly owed around US$228 million in unpaid export income under the foreign currency retention system. What does this mean for investor confidence, and the wider economy. The conversation also explores whether Zimbabwe is overregulating businesses, the challenges facing the formal sector, and what policymakers can do to build trust and encourage investment. Topics covered: • Platinum miners and the US$200 million payment backlog • Bank policy rates and money supply • Inflation and monetary policy • Regulation vs overregulation • Investor confidence and economic growth • Taxation and the formal sector. Join the conversation and share your thoughts in the comments. Sponsored by Delta Corporation - 'Share a Coke' and join the conversation.