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Govt warns schools against sending learners home over fees

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has issued a stern warning to schools against turning away pupils over unpaid fees, stressing that no child should be denied access to education because of financial hardship.Speaking to 263C…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 08:52hrs | 137 | by Staff reporter

Calls grow to reduce Zimbabwe passport costs

The government's decision to slash selected regulatory fees, particularly in the agriculture sector, has been welcomed as a move that could improve the ease of doing business in Zimbabwe and boost the economic well-being of ordinary citize…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 08:13hrs | 178 | by Staff reporter

Statutory fees remain until laws are amended

Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi has clarified that statutory fees, levies, and charges remain in force until Parliament formally amends or repeals the laws governing them.In a statement, Minister Ziyambi s…

Published: 13 Sep 2025 at 10:45hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter

Coltart appears opposed to slashing of parking charges

Bulawayo mayor David Coltart has voiced concern after the government ordered local authorities to cut parking, clamping and tow-away fees by half, a decision warmly received by residents but one he says will further strain municipal financ…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 15:42hrs | 141 | by Staff reporter

Registry splurges on chefs' cars

Workers at the Department of Civil Registry have expressed anger after learning that the Registrar-General reportedly sought Treasury approval to divert funds originally allocated for their allowances to cover procurement of vehicles and o…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 09:52hrs | 101 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe slashes business fees

The Government of Zimbabwe has announced sweeping reforms to ease the cost of doing business in the livestock, dairy farming, and stockfeed sectors, in a move expected to boost investment, production, and competitiveness in agriculture.The…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 09:50hrs | 120 | by Staff reporter

Govt slashes in parking, towing fees, and levies

Parking fees, including clamping and towing penalty charges, have been halved across all local authorities as part of sweeping reforms in Zimbabwe's transport sector aimed at lowering the cost of doing business.The cost of vehicle number p…

Published: 10 Sep 2025 at 08:34hrs | 318 | by Staff reporter

Public schools ordered to display approved fees

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has issued a directive requiring all public schools to publicly display approved tuition fees, School Development Association (SDA) levies, and their local currency bank account numbers at ad…

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 12:32hrs | | by Staff reporter

Remove US$2,500 registration fee for private colleges in Zimbabwe

Education stakeholders have called on the Government to reconsider the US$2,500 annual registration fee that private colleges must pay to the Zimbabwe Schools Examinations Council (ZIMSEC), arguing that the levy disadvantages some learners…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:03hrs | 394 | by Staff reporter

Headmaster jailed for embezzling pupils' exam fees

A Bindura headmaster has been sentenced for misappropriating funds meant for pupils' examinations. Kudakwashe Tivarige (35), head of Sunrise Group of Schools in Maravanyika Village under Chief Masembura, was convicted by the Bindura Magist…

Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 08:46hrs | 283 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe sets new fees for NGO registration

The Government has introduced new registration fees for Private Voluntary Organisations (PVOs) under a statutory instrument gazetted this week.According to Statutory Instrument 82 of 2025, international organisations seeking registration w…

Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 08:17hrs | | by Staff reporter

RBZ slams Zimbabwe banks over punitive fees

Zimbabwe's banks are facing criticism from both depositors and the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) over the imposition of high fees and charges, which are increasingly seen as exploitative.RBZ Deputy Governor Dr Innocent Matshe, speaking at…

Published: 28 Aug 2025 at 22:32hrs | | by Staff reporter

Private schools warned against withholding results

The Government has once again reminded schools, including private institutions, that it is illegal to withhold Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) results from candidates over unpaid fees.Primary and Secondary Education Minister …

Published: 22 Aug 2025 at 18:32hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chief Mugabe faces backlash over school fee collection scheme

Chief Mugabe, born Matubede Mudavanhu, has stirred controversy after authorizing village heads in his jurisdiction to collect outstanding school fees, offering a 10 percent commission on each collection. The move has raised questions about…

Published: 13 Aug 2025 at 12:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to introduce single vehicle licence disc, cut fees

The government is moving to consolidate multiple vehicle licences into a single display disc in a bid to declutter windscreens and simplify compliance, while also reviewing licence fees downwards.The reforms were revealed in Parliament on …

Published: 01 Aug 2025 at 13:24hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt to slash ZBC radio fees

After months of mounting pressure from citizens and lawmakers, the Zimbabwean government is set to reduce the cost of Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) radio and television licence fees, with a broad review now officially underway.In…

Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 18:53hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe SMEs crushed by annual compliance fees

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Zimbabwe are buckling under the weight of steep compliance costs - some as high as US$10,000 annually - raising alarm over a regulatory environment that is driving businesses deeper into informality.F…

Published: 24 Jul 2025 at 14:34hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt moves to regulate private health fees

Private health institutions in Zimbabwe will no longer be allowed to arbitrarily increase their fees or impose charges beyond government-prescribed limits without prior approval from the Minister of Health and Child Care, under proposed ne…

Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 19:10hrs | | by Staff reporter

Harare dismisses reports of 24-hour parking fees

The City of Harare has firmly denied reports circulating in local media and on social platforms suggesting that it is planning to introduce a 24-hour parking fee regime in the Central Business District (CBD).In a public notice issued on Th…

Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 19:04hrs | 106 | by Staff reporter

Govt, Crossborders 4ED move to ease Beitbridge border fees

Crossborders for Economic Development (Crossborders 4ED) and the Government have reached a preliminary agreement to review border user fees for cross-border transporters using the newly upgraded Beitbridge Border Post, in a move aimed at l…

Published: 25 Jun 2025 at 09:03hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter

Harare hikes public toilet fees by 100%

The City of Harare is facing a mounting public outcry after it controversially doubled the fee for accessing public toilets from US$0.50 to US$1.00 (approx. R18.50), drawing sharp condemnation from residents, health advocates, and civil so…

Published: 21 Jun 2025 at 18:50hrs | 475 | by Staff reporter

Free emergency medical care for road accident victims

In a major overhaul of Zimbabwe's post-accident emergency response system, the Government is proposing a new law that will ensure road traffic accident (RTA) victims receive free emergency medical attention and evacuation, regardless of th…

Published: 08 Jun 2025 at 11:56hrs | 125 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to slash regulatory fees for beef, dairy and food processing sectors

The Government will soon gazette a revised schedule of regulatory fees for three key agricultural sub-sectors - beef, dairy and food processing - in a move designed to enhance the competitiveness of local businesses and attract greater inv…

Published: 08 Jun 2025 at 11:55hrs | 145 | by Staff reporter

Schools warned against expelling learners over fees

Schools across the country have been warned against expelling learners from school due to non-payment of fees, with indications that this is a violation of their rights to education.Schools opened for the second term on Tuesday and some le…

Published: 18 May 2025 at 17:56hrs | 301 | by Stephen Jakes

Zimbabwe's repetitive licensing fees to stop in 6 months

Industry and Commerce Minister, Mangaliso Ndlovu, has pledged that the government's efforts to reduce the burden of repetitive business licenses will come to fruition within the next six months, a move expected to significantly lower overh…

Published: 13 May 2025 at 10:32hrs | 10898 | by Staff reporter

Banks smile all the way to the bank, while depositors bear cost of high fees

Shareholders in Zimbabwe's banking sector are enjoying robust returns on their investments, as banks continue to post strong profits and declare sizeable dividends. However, concerns are mounting among depositors over rising bank charges a…

Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:46hrs | 647 | by Staff reporter

Justice Ministry suspends Zimura's controversial US$150 cover band tariff

The Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs has suspended a controversial US$150 tariff imposed by the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) on local cover bands and artistes, citing the need for regulatory review and bro…

Published: 05 Apr 2025 at 17:18hrs | 546 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to slash taxes and fees

The Zimbabwean government has announced plans to implement significant reductions in taxes and regulatory fees over the next six months as part of efforts to enhance the ease of doing business and attract more investors.Under the new initi…

Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 09:20hrs | | by Staff reporter

Scrutinise councillors' character, qualifications

Former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government, Engineer George Mlilo, has urged political parties and voters to thoroughly scrutinize the character and qualifications of councillors before electing them. He expressed conce…

Published: 23 Feb 2025 at 09:48hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Exam fees scandal rock Hwange school

A number of learners in Hwange District may be unable to take their Grade Seven examinations due to some primary schools demanding fees more than double the amount specified by the Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (Zimsec).It has emerg…

Published: 23 Feb 2025 at 09:46hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

South Africa hikes toll fees

The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) has announced an increase in toll tariffs across the country's major routes, effective from 1 March 2025. The toll fees will rise by 4.84%, marking a smaller adjustment compared to last year…

Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 12:27hrs | | by Staff reporter

Thekwane High school parents protest fee hike and uniform policy

Parents at Thekwane High School in Plumtree have raised concerns over a sharp increase in Lower Six fees, which have risen from around US$500 to US$900. The fee hike, coupled with a requirement to purchase uniforms from the school, has spa…

Published: 02 Feb 2025 at 18:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

Unpaid fees threaten food aid distribution

Transport operators engaged by the Zimbabwean government to distribute food aid across the country have raised serious concerns over unpaid fees, threatening the continuation of this crucial relief effort. NewsDay has gathered that several…

Published: 21 Jan 2025 at 13:51hrs | 319 | by Staff reporter

Zimborders hikes vehicle toll fees at Beitbridge

Zimborders Consortium, the entity managing the Beitbridge Border Post, has announced that it will be increasing access toll fees for commercial vehicles starting February 1, 2025. The fee hikes will apply solely to commercial vehicles, whi…

Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:56hrs | 2151 | by Staff reporter

$24 million lost as vehicles evade licence and tollgate fees

The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Transport and Infrastructural Development has revealed that the Zimbabwean government loses an estimated $24 million in potential revenue each year due to at least 200,000 vehicles failing to pay th…

Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:32hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter

Gweru makes it expensive to die

Residents of Gweru are expressing their outrage over the Gweru City Council's (GCC) proposed 2025 budget, which includes significant increases in cemetery fees, some rising by more than 100 percent. The proposed fee hikes have sparked wide…

Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 08:47hrs | 387 | by Staff reporter

Taxes, fees to be paid in ZiG

The Zimbabwean Treasury is set to implement new measures requiring most taxes and fees to be paid exclusively in the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency, a move aimed at increasing demand and stabilizing its value. This decision comes as the Fina…

Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 09:05hrs | 2535 | by Staff reporter

Controversy erupts over Harare's public toilet fees

The City of Harare (CoH) is facing backlash after introducing fees ranging from 50 cents to one US dollar for residents wishing to use public toilets. This decision has sparked outrage, prompting Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) to…

Published: 28 Sep 2024 at 12:13hrs | 1767 | by Staff reporter

Nust students barred from exams over fees

Several National University of Science and Technology (Nust) students have been prevented from taking exams due to unpaid tuition fees. Some students, including those who made partial payments, were unable to register for their modules on …

Published: 05 Jun 2024 at 07:12hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe schools defy govt fees policy

Several public schools are disregarding a government directive instructing them not to deny entry to students due to unpaid fees, according to a survey conducted by NewsDay.Despite a recent circular from the Ministry of Primary and Seconda…

Published: 22 May 2024 at 10:03hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Officers in darkness as police fail to pay Zesa connection fees

AT least eight police officers including a police superintendent are living in the darkness because their employer has not paid electricity connection fees at their allocated pool houses within the multi-million-dollar civil servants compl…

Published: 25 Mar 2024 at 05:32hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe exam fees deadline is extended

THE Government's extension of the deadline by which Ordinary and Advanced Level examination fees should be paid to the first week of May from March 23, has been welcomed by parents and guardians as a gamechanger that provides adequate time…

Published: 21 Mar 2024 at 08:44hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe announces digital TV satellite broadcasting services licence fees

The Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services has announced licence fees for local digital television satellite broadcasting services.The fees have been effected through Statutory Instrument 43 of 2024, Broadcasting Serv…

Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 21:29hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo Poly loses US$ fees war

THE High Court has ordered Bulawayo Polytechnic College to stop charging tuition fees and other levies exclusively in United States dollars.This follows a court challenge filed last month by one of the students, Denford Prosper Gudukani Si…

Published: 21 Feb 2024 at 07:18hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

Traders shun Egodini, decry exorbitant user fees

TWO days after the opening of the upgraded Egodini Terminus in Bulawayo, traders and commuters are yet to move to the facility amid revelations that vendors want a reduction of the proposed US$90 monthly fee that is being charged by the co…

Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 04:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Bosso players boycott training

HIGHLANDERS pre-season preparations appear to have suffered an early setback after players refused to train demanding their signing-on fees yesterday.A good number of players are believed to be owed signing-on fees from 2023.During the clu…

Published: 31 Jan 2024 at 04:50hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Highlanders owe Mhindirira US$10 000?

IN the wake of public utterances that were made by Highlanders incumbent chairman Johnfat Sibanda at the club's annual general meeting (AGM) on Sunday that midfielder Devine Mhindirira is a "bad apple" that they are willing to release, the…

Published: 31 Jan 2024 at 04:50hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe students protest steep fee hikes

THE Zimbabwe National Student Union (Zinasu) has protested the steep tuition fee hikes by universities and colleges saying it is an assault on the right to education. Universities in Zimbabwe have introduced a system whereby students are b…

Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 19:35hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo Polytechnic students protest USD fees

Students at the Bulawayo Polytechnic are up in arms with the institution over its demand that they pay fees in United States Dollars (USD).This demand, said the students, violates the government's policy that states no service provider may…

Published: 11 Jan 2024 at 15:19hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Schools warned against arm-twisting parents

As schools opened smoothly yesterday with cholera protocols and procedures being observed, the Government warned rogue school administrators against holding parents and guardians to ransom by turning away learners for failure to pay fees o…

Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 05:31hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter

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