Chalton Hwende MP
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Change Champion & MP Kuwadzana East Constituency
Harare, Zimbabwe
Joined July 2010
We are now on vote 17 we have 42 votes to go and it’s now 22:53pm
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10 December 2016 during a National Standing Committee retreat in Harare. Apa yanga ichiri Party isati yawandira pa soshari media
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3. In the coming days as we pass the budget as MPs responsible for appropriating Government Funds we must ensure that we push the Minister of Finance and Treasury to meet the Ministry's full bid of ZWG 77.4 billion, or at least 90% of it. Failure to do so means most 2026
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2. The Parliamentary Committee laid out a clear roadmap to restore our defence capabilities. Their recommendations are are essential for national security. 1. Implement the Full Military Salary Concept to retain skilled personnel and match regional (SADC) standards. 2. Fully
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1. At the pre-budget seminar in Bulawayo, I argued that our nation’s security begins with the dignity of our armed forces. The Defence Portfolio Committee’s 2026 report tabled in the house yesterday during the #2026BudgetDebate confirms my observation . The Ministry of Defence
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Budget Debate started yesterday #2026BudgetDebate in Parliament and will continue this week The Defense and War Veterans Parliamentary Portfolio Committee’s 2026 Post-Budget Analysis underscored serious underfunding of the Ministry of Veterans of the Liberation Struggle. Key
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5. Corporate & Investment Rules • Permanent Establishment threshold reduced from 183 to 90 days. • Assessed loss carryforward limited to 30% per year for miners. • Mutapa Investment Fund fully exempt from income tax, capital gains tax, and IMTT. • Special Capital Gains Tax of
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4. Mining & Export Taxes (Effective 1 Jan 2026) • New export tax on coal, lithium, black granite, dimensional stone. • Lithium ore: 10% tax; Concentrate: 5%; Lithium sulphate: 0%. • Chrome: 5% on ferrochrome value. • Royalties on gold now tiered: 3% (<$1200/oz), 5%
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3. Digital, Banking & Informal Sector • Intermediated Money Transfer Tax (IMTT) reduced to 1.5% on ZWL, stays 2% on forex. • Digital services subject to 15% withholding tax. • Cash withdrawal levies introduced to bring informal sector into tax net. • Betting tax: 20% on
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2. VAT & Tax Changes • VAT rate increases from 15% to 15.5%. • Non-Resident Tax on Interest reinstated at 15%. • Presumptive tax on rental income (10% of rent) for landlords, including non-residents. • Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMTT) ensures multinationals pay min. 15% tax
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1. Parliament begins debate TODAY on the 2026 National Budget. This will lead to the debate and passing of the Finance Bill and Appropriation Bill next week. PLEASE POST YOUR SUGGESTIONS What should MPs focus on? Especially on issues affecting struggling civil servants and
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This week we have 20 weaners ready for those who want to venture into pig farming very good genes for breeding or meat. DM delivery in Harare
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Saka kana OK Zimbabwe branch iri risiri pane akavhara this year saka problem yenyu ndeyei?
I’M FIRED UP…🔥🔥 🔥 I hear the heartbeat of the citizens of Zimbabwe. The anticipation is immense and massive, the nation is ready. Everywhere I go, Zimbabweans are expectant and prepared. Zimbabweans everywhere are ready to roar. The moment is coming. Are you ready?
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Good Morning we now have limited stock of good genetics weaners for sale this weekend just 40 left
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Ramaphosa is right a real African must be in the mould of Nyerere, Kaunda, Nujoma and Mugabe. Refuse to be bullied
Ramaphosa says he “won’t be bullied by America.” My brother… the US has 1,700 fighter jets, Zimbabwe has 8, and South Africa has 2 (one working, one on sick leave). 😭 If stupid had a face, it would be posing for an official G19 portrait.
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3. The legislative process is a collaborative one. As we move towards the debate stage, your informed contributions are vital. I invite students, parents, teachers, education experts, and all concerned citizens to review my proposed amendments. Do you have suggestions,
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2. Here’s a summary of what my proposed amendments seek to achieve: 1. Strengthening Integrity: Proposes tougher penalties (up to 5 years imprisonment) for exam leakages & forgery. It also mandates ZIMSEC to implement secure measures across the entire exam process. 2. Enhancing
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1. I have today tabled my own proposed amendments to the Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC) Amendment Bill, currently before Parliament. This is a crucial piece of legislation that shapes the future of our education system. My amendments aim to strengthen ZIMSEC's
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