Theme: Sustaining Business Amid Rising Transparency & Accountability
Providing Business Leaders, Tax professionals and Regulators with practical insights on navigating increasing transparency, accountability and regulatory scrutiny while sustaining business performance in an increasingly complex Zimbabwean tax environment.
Join us at the Annual Tax Conference 2026
Register early to secure your place and benefit from exclusive early-bird savings at one of Zimbabwe’s leading tax events. Engage with tax authorities, industry experts, and business leaders as they unpack critical tax developments and practical compliance strategies. Gain timely insights, share experiences, and stay ahead in an evolving tax landscape. Register early and save—don’t miss this essential gathering!
10TH ANNUAL TAX CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
Marvellous Tapera
Managing Partner
Keitumetse Sesana
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Theophilus Tawiah
Managing Partner
Simon Gwenzi
Managing Director
Rosewinter Manjowe CA(Z)
Managing Partner
Tapiwa Chizana
Founder & Managing Partner
Winnet Chitotombe
Chief Executive Officer
Terry Muli
International Tax & Transfer Pricing Expert Partner
Manyara Chigunduru
Managing Partner
Temba Ruvingo
Finance Director
Fungai M Charumbira CA(Z)
Education, Quality & Development Manager
Pfidzai Englibert Gwara
Managing Director
Tafadzwa Mhonde
Tax Director
Simelinkosi Mangena
Assistant Manager
9TH ANNUAL TAX CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Day 1
Day 1 of the 2025 Annual Tax Conference focused on setting the foundation for understanding the evolving tax landscape and the sector-specific pressures shaping tax practice. Discussions unpacked how different industries including financial services, mining, manufacturing, and the public sector are responding to increasing regulatory demands and economic uncertainty.
The sessions emphasized emerging compliance risks, the need for adaptive tax strategies, and the importance of aligning tax practices with shifting policy expectations. There was also a strong focus on the role of collaboration between taxpayers, advisors, and authorities in navigating complexity and driving more effective tax outcomes. The day ultimately framed the broader conversation around resilience, sector-driven insights, and the need for agility in a rapidly changing tax environment.
Day 2
Day 2 of the 2025 Annual Tax Conference focused on the technical and regulatory complexities shaping modern tax systems. Discussions explored transfer pricing in greater depth, particularly the increasing scrutiny from revenue authorities and the importance of robust risk management frameworks. This extended into cross-border transactions, where speakers examined the legal and tax implications of operating across multiple jurisdictions and the growing need for alignment and transparency.
The programme also addressed taxpayer compliance in an environment of heightened audit activity, highlighting practical strategies for staying ahead of evolving expectations. Conversations around taxpayer rights and responsibilities emphasized the importance of trust, accountability, and constructive engagement with tax authorities. The day further examined dispute preparedness, with a focus on building defensible tax positions and navigating the pathway from documentation to potential litigation.
Day 3
Day 3 of the 2025 Annual Tax Conference focused on the future of taxation, with particular attention to digital transformation, policy reform, and system efficiency. Discussions examined the challenges of VAT compliance in an increasingly digital economy, identifying common pitfalls and the need for more responsive compliance frameworks.
The programme also unpacked corporate income tax complexities, exploring the structural issues within existing systems and proposing reforms aimed at improving clarity, fairness, and effectiveness. A key theme was the growing role of automation in enhancing tax transparency and streamlining filing processes, as technology continues to reshape how tax functions operate.
The conference concluded with forward-looking discussions on tax reform, bringing together policymakers and industry experts to explore how tax systems can balance policy objectives with practical implementation in a rapidly evolving global and regional landscape.
The 9th Annual Tax Conference 2025 brought together leading tax professionals, policymakers, and industry experts for a dynamic and insightful gathering. Under the theme “Navigating the Evolving Tax Landscape,” the conference unpacked emerging trends, regulatory changes, and practical strategies needed to stay compliant and competitive in a rapidly changing environment.
As we look ahead to the next edition, revisit the highlights and see why the tax community continues to come together year after year for this flagship event.
9th Annual Tax Conference in Pictures
9TH ANNUAL TAX CONFERENCE SPONSORS
