More woes for Zim car importers

Zimbabweans wishing to import cars could be forced to part with at least $200 on an import permit as the cash-strapped Zanu-PF led government desperately seeks various ways to boost its empty coffers.

Information gathered reveals that the ministry of Industry and Trade is currently working a motoring policy aimed at tapping into the hugely-popular used car imports by levying an additional fee on potential buyers.

Sources said that the ministry is currently finalising the draft policy document which would still have to go through the normal processes before it is gazetted.

The sources noted that the policy was likely to be acceded to without any hassle because the government is desperately in need of additional funds.