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The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) is implementing new export documentation requirements, effective this Monday, to bolster compliance and streamline trade. Exporters and clearing agents are now mandated to provide double-stamped consignment notes, waybills, bills of lading, Form No. 1, or equivalent documents, as proof of loading goods destined for export. This move reinforces Section 63(1) […]
Zimbabwe lost $1.5 billion in tax revenue between 2020 and 2024 due to the expansion of the informal sector, according to the World Bank Zimbabwe Public Finance Review. The report attributes this loss to strict business formalisation policies, which have driven many small businesses into the informal sector. It warns that unless these policies are […]
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has urged the public to refrain from importing and exporting restricted goods, warning that doing so is illegal and can result in imprisonment. According to ZIMRA Revenue Supervisor Sanelisiwe Msebele, Zimbabwe’s Customs and Excise Act (Chapter 23:02) prohibits the importation of certain goods that may pose a threat to the […]
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) is today hosting a stakeholder meeting for the tourism sector at Rainbow Hotel, Victoria Falls, under the theme “Shaping the Future, Changing the Narrative.” The event brings together key tourism industry players to discuss strategies for growth, policy improvements, and the future of tourism in Zimbabwe. Organized by ZIMRA’s Revenue […]
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has ramped up anti-smuggling operations to protect the economy, industry, manufacturers, and retailers, while preventing revenue loss and ensuring fair market competition. During a tour of the ZIMRA State Warehouse at Trabablas Interchange (Mbudzi), Minister of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion, Prof. Mthuli Ncube, emphasized the urgency of tackling […]
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has announced an upward review of toll fees at Beitbridge Border Post, with the new charges set to take effect on 1 February. Under the revised structure, motorcycles will be charged $6, while light vehicles will pay $28. Minibuses and coaches will now pay $41 and $85, respectively. Light goods […]
Presidential and Devolution Permanent Secretary Tafadzwa Muguti has announced intensified government efforts to tackle smuggling, including deploying drones at border posts. Speaking during a tour of the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) warehouse in Bulawayo on Thursday, Muguti highlighted the smuggling challenges the country is facing and emphasized that the government is taking stringent measures to […]
The Nurse Council of Zimbabwe (NCZ) has announced a new regulation making tax clearance mandatory for all nurses seeking registration. In a statement, the NCZ outlined that nurses will now be required to present a tax clearance certificate as part of their registration process. This includes the renewal of practicing certificates, which will only be […]
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has reaffirmed its commitment to integrity and transparency, urging the public to report any forms of corruption. In a statement released, ZIMRA emphasized the importance of civic responsibility in the fight against corruption. The authority assured the public that it is working closely with the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission and other […]
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has reminded small business importers to comply with importation procedures and provide documents proving lawful entry of goods to avoid seizures. In an interview, ZIMRA officer Zenzele Ndlovu stated that importers must submit letters specifying the quantity and type of goods, as well as pay clearance fees. Siphiwe Moyo from […]