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The Finance and Economic Development Portfolio Committee led by <a href="http://www.pindula.co.zw/David_Chapfika" target="_blank">David Chapfika</a> has recommended that the <a href="http://www.pindula.co.zw/news/2016/12/08/pdf-full-zimbabwe-national-budget-2017/" target="_blank">2017 Nation Budget</a> should be revised.  The committee said that Finance Minister <a href="http://www.pindula.co.zw/Patrick_Chinamasa" target="_blank">Patrick Chinamasa</a> had failed to allocate adequate amounts to the key economic sectors.
Said the committee:
<blockquote>The committee notes with concern that ministries that drive sectors that are key to economic growth (Agriculture, Industry and Commerce, Mines and Mining Development as well as Small to Medium Enterprises and Co-operative Development) did not receive adequate funding reflective of the thrust of pushing production frontiers.</blockquote>
The committee said  that allocations for the following sectors were inadequate and should be reviewed accordingly:
<ul>
<li>Industry and Commerce portfolio   $18.5 million</li>
<li>SME                                                          $ 6.1 million</li>
<li>Mining                                                      $5.3 million</li>
<li>Agriculture                                              $292.6 million</li>
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The committee also recommended an increase in the allocation of the Ministry of Health and Child Care’s $281.9 million budget  after noting that health was a fundamental human right.  The committee said:
<blockquote>Approximately 79 percent of the ministry’s (health) budget will go towards salaries, a clear indication that the country has entrusted development partners to fund procurement of drugs and medical equipment, among others. Moreover, the allocation falls short of the Abuja declaration threshold of 15 percent of total budget and the WHO per capita health expenditure of $34.</blockquote>
The legislators also criticised the $30.7 million figure allocate to parliament saying that it was inadequate.  The legislators instead suggested:
<blockquote>Parliament needs at least $48 million broken down as $10.5 million CDF, arrears to MPs of over $9 million, $10.3 million salaries over and above programmes and other recurrent expenditure requirements.</blockquote>
More: <a href="http://www.chronicle.co.zw/budget-needs-revision-parly/">Chronicle</a>

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Budget needs revision as  Chinamasa failed to fund key economic ministries: Parliament

Food processors yesterday said that the price of rice could rise by 15 percent if Government proceeds with the proposed re-introduction of Value Added Tax on the staple alternative. In the 2017 National Budget Finance and Economic Development Minister <a href="http://www.pindula.co.zw/Patrick_Chinamasa">Patrick Chinamasa</a> proposed recalling VAT on rice that was exempted by Statutory Instrument 9 of 2016.
This has prompted the Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe, the representative body of grain processors to seek audience with Minister Chinamasa with a view to push for the continuation of suspension of VAT. In a letter dated December 20 2016 and seen by The Herald Business, GMAZ said:
<blockquote>A re-introduction of VAT will immediately trigger at least 15 percent price increase. This will no doubt, create inflationary pressures in the food chain. Given the current prevalent low incomes, consumers will not be able to sustain the price increase and will invariably cut down on consumption. We therefore respectfully plead for the continued suspension of VAT on all kinds of rice.</blockquote>
More: <a href="http://www.herald.co.zw/rice-price-could-rise-by-15-percent/">Herald</a>

Rice price expected to rise by 15% if Govt proceeds with the proposed re-introduction of VAT

Presenting the 2017 budget last Thursday, Finance Minister <a href="http://www.pindula.co.zw/Patrick_Chinamasa">Patrick Chinamasa</a>, revealed that paraffin usage has increased from 12, 7 million litres per annum in 2009 to 75, 8 million litres this year.
He described the increase in paraffin imports as suspicious, arguing that power supply has improved while LP Gas and solar have become major substitutes for the liquid fuel which prompted him to impose an excise duty on paraffin with diesel at a rate of 40 cents a litre with effects from the 1st of January. The duty will see paraffin which has been selling at 60 cents being sold not less than $1.
The duty decision also comes at a time the country has been warned of looming critical power shortages as the national power company, Zesa Holdings, sinks deep into debt with regional power suppliers, Eskom South Africa and Cahora Bassa of Mozambique.
More: <a href="http://www.newzimbabwe.com/news-33730-Paraffin+duty+40pct;+Zims+poor+hit+hard/news.aspx">NewZimbabwe.com</a>

Paraffin prices expected to go up after Govt imposes 40% duty

Presenting the 2017 national budget, Finance Minister <a href="http://www.herald.co.zw/govt-acts-on-zse-investor-apathy/">Patrick Chinamsa</a> said that starting next year, Government’s thrust will be on improving competitiveness of the <a href="http://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Stock_Exchange">Zimbabwe Stock Exchange</a> to attract foreign investments, especially having knowledge of the stiff competition from other African exchanges, also bidding to attract the investors.
Chinamasa also said that foreign purchases plunged 51 percent to $55 million in the 10 months to October from $111 million in the same period last year. Said Chinamasa:
<blockquote>The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) continued to experience challenges during 2016, as investors exited the bourse against the background of cash and liquidity challenges, weak aggregate demand and reduced business confidence. The slump in stock market activity saw turnover for the 10 months to 31 October down to $144,46 million, 29 percent lower compared to the same period in 2015.</blockquote>
More: <a href="http://www.herald.co.zw/govt-acts-on-zse-investor-apathy/">Herald</a>

Govt to set measures to enhance Zimbabwe Stock Exchange attractiveness

Presenting a $4.1 billion budget in Parliament yesterday Finance and Economic Development Minister <a href="http://www.pindula.co.zw/Patrick_Chinamasa">Patrick Chinamasa</a> allocated the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education $800 million which will largely be directed towards payment of salaries for educators.
Said Chinamasa:
<blockquote>In this regard, the 2017 Budget proposes an allocation of $803.8 million towards primary and secondary education. Given that the teacher is central to education delivery, $789 million of the above budget appropriation will support the payment of remuneration to the 122,756 strong education labour force.</blockquote>
The minister said part of the funds will be used for curriculum development as well as schools’ development. The other portion of the fund will be channelled towards school feeding schemes.
More: <a href="http://www.chronicle.co.zw/education-chews-big-chunk-of-budget/">Chronicle</a>

Education receives largest allocation of 2017 budget. Bulk of money to go towards salaries

Presenting the 2017 National Budget, Finance Minister <a href="http://www.pindula.co.zw/Patrick_Chinamasa">Patrick Chinamasa</a> proposed that flour and blankets be removed from the Open General Import Licence under Statutory Instrument 64/2016.
Presenting the budget, Chinamasa proposed that wheat flour be removed from the Open General Import Licence as well as semi-finished blankets which he says have been affecting manufacturers of blankets. Chinamasa also proposed a ban on selected fabrics but said that clothing and furniture manufacturers will, however, continue to access fabrics duty free, under the clothing manufacturers rebate.
More: <a href="http://www.chronicle.co.zw/more-goods-placed-under-s-i-64/">Chronicle</a>

Govt bans more goods from being imported

Finance Minister Patrick Chinamasa presented the 2017 National Budget where he was expected among other things to reveal when civil servants are going to receive their salaries. Instead he spoke on the civil servant stands which he said will be partly paid for “through the 13th cheque whose modalities of implementation are to be negotiated, discussed and agreed”
Part of the budget with regard to the housing scheme reads:
<blockquote>This is a self-financing scheme where beneficiaries are expected to contribute towards the cost of land and servicing, with deductions being made through the Salary Services Bureau.
285. The contributions to the Fund could comprise of the following: • A minimal monthly deduction of say US$50 that will be dedicated towards servicing costs of the land;
Payment for the intrinsic value of the land of US$4 per square meter and US$1 for administration costs through the 13th cheque whose modalities of implementation are to be negotiated, discussed and agreed among the Ministries of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing; Finance and Economic Development; Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare; Ministry of Lands and Rural Resettlement as well as the Apex Council, UDCORP, the National Building Society and Homelink.</blockquote>

Chinamasa speaks on civil servant stands, silent on bonuses

Finance Minister, <a href="http://www.pindula.co.zw/Patrick_Chinamasa">Patrick Chinamasa</a> presented the 2017 National Budget today. Here are some of the reactions by Zimbabweans on twitter:
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war vets ministry gets US$22 million while parliament gets US$30 million
— Elias Mambo/Zim Morning Post 🇿🇼🇲🇼 (@elias_mambo) <a href="https://twitter.com/elias_mambo/status/806868123999731714?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 8, 2016</a></blockquote>
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So Chinamasa's solution to gvt's problems is to steal from the people thru the so-called health levy?<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ZimBudget2017?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ZimBudget2017</a>
— Kennedy Nyavaya (@ken_nyavaya) <a href="https://twitter.com/ken_nyavaya/status/806866108536029184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 8, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Hakuna chembwa vatenzi vararira magwadhla. Handei tione. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThisFlag?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ThisFlag</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ZIMBUDGET2017?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ZIMBUDGET2017</a> <a href="https://t.co/jcv5G1VFz3">https://t.co/jcv5G1VFz3</a>
— Maps (@innocent_maposa) <a href="https://twitter.com/innocent_maposa/status/806866544852488192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 8, 2016</a></blockquote>
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And the ZHRC allocated $2million, something must be wrong somewhere for sure. <a href="https://t.co/5f9uPeWqn4">https://t.co/5f9uPeWqn4</a>
— ZDI (@zditrust) <a href="https://twitter.com/zditrust/status/806871733215105025?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 8, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Chinamasa says civil servants to get stands, pay $50 monthly for servicing &amp; $4 per square m. 13th cheque 2 finance <a href="https://twitter.com/263Chat?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@263Chat</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/OpenParlyZw?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OpenParlyZw</a>
— Wendy Muperi (@wendymuperi) <a href="https://twitter.com/wendymuperi/status/806868611168083970?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 8, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Zimbabwe $4.1 billion budget hinges on good rains… what else? Can <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Zimbabwe?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Zimbabwe</a>'s ailing economy generate a quarter of that? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ZimBudget2017?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ZimBudget2017</a>
— Columbus S. Mavhunga (@CocoinZim) <a href="https://twitter.com/CocoinZim/status/806888417342722048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 8, 2016</a></blockquote>
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