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City of Harare launches crackdown on business by-laws compliance
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The City of Harare has initiated a rigorous enforcement campaign to ensure all businesses operating within the Central Business District (CBD), industrial areas, and suburbs fully comply with relevant municipal by-laws. This blitz targets commercial and industrial properties with outstanding rates and without valid business licenses, as part of efforts to improve regulatory compliance and revenue collection.
As part of the enforcement measures, the City will disconnect water supplies to all businesses found to be in arrears on their rates and lacking proper licensing. Additionally, the City Health Department will carry out inspections aimed at identifying and closing down premises operating without running water, which contravenes the Public Health Act (Chapter 15.17) and the Harare Licensed Premises By-Laws.
Businesses located in buildings with multiple tenants are being reminded that each tenant must ensure their rates and licenses are up to date. Failure by any tenant to comply could result in the closure of the entire building, creating inconvenience for all occupants.
The City is urging all businesses currently operating without valid licenses to promptly visit the Rowan Martin Building to regularize their operations and settle any outstanding arrears. To facilitate smoother processes, the City has introduced a dedicated service desk under its ‘Ease of Doing Business' initiative, aimed at expediting the application and renewal of business licenses.
Business owners are also warned to avoid making payments through unauthorized individuals posing as enforcement agents and are advised to conduct all payments directly at the City of Harare offices to avoid fraud.
For further inquiries, the City has provided contacts for the Acting Revenues Manager, Mr. Guni, and Mr. Manyara, who is responsible for business licenses. This enforcement drive reflects the City of Harare's determination to foster a compliant, vibrant, and well-regulated business environment throughout the capital.
As part of the enforcement measures, the City will disconnect water supplies to all businesses found to be in arrears on their rates and lacking proper licensing. Additionally, the City Health Department will carry out inspections aimed at identifying and closing down premises operating without running water, which contravenes the Public Health Act (Chapter 15.17) and the Harare Licensed Premises By-Laws.
Businesses located in buildings with multiple tenants are being reminded that each tenant must ensure their rates and licenses are up to date. Failure by any tenant to comply could result in the closure of the entire building, creating inconvenience for all occupants.
Business owners are also warned to avoid making payments through unauthorized individuals posing as enforcement agents and are advised to conduct all payments directly at the City of Harare offices to avoid fraud.
For further inquiries, the City has provided contacts for the Acting Revenues Manager, Mr. Guni, and Mr. Manyara, who is responsible for business licenses. This enforcement drive reflects the City of Harare's determination to foster a compliant, vibrant, and well-regulated business environment throughout the capital.
Source - Herald
