Finance Minister introduces ‘fast-food tax’

By Kuda Pembere Fast food outlets and restaurants will starting next year be levied a tax to promote healthy eating among Zimbabwean citizens. Finance Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube proposed this tax while presenting the 2025 National Budget today. Fast food joints and restaurants will be levied for coming up with products such as tacos, burgers and chips and amongst others. The Finance Minister said the proposed tax comes after observing high consumption of fast-food products leading to non-communicable diseases. “In view of the above, I propose to introduce a Fast…

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