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Zimbabwe grants duty relief for Mfecane 2.0 victims

Zimbabwe has introduced a special customs relief package for citizens returning from South Africa, allowing them to bring personal belongings into the country duty-free and import business assets under rebate facilities as authorities resp…

Published: 01 Jul 2026 at 09:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimra's revenue surge masks growing pressure on formal businesses

Zimbabwe's tax authority has been credited with a strong revenue collection performance after recording a sharp increase in tax receipts, but a new industry analysis warns that the figures may conceal growing structural weaknesses and moun…

Published: 30 Jun 2026 at 19:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimra lifts taxes on returnees' goods

THE Zimbabwean Government has announced that all screening and profiling of citizens returning from South Africa will now be conducted at the Beitbridge Border Post in a move aimed at accelerating the repatriation process while enhancing t…

Published: 29 Jun 2026 at 19:56hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimra blitz threatens market listings

NewZianaMacheso gifted new Fortuner after accidentSungura music legend Alick Macheso has been gifted a brand-new 2026 Toyota Fortuner and cash support following a recent road traffic accident that sparked widespread concern among fans and …

Published: 28 Jun 2026 at 20:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimra blitz threatens market listings

THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority's (ZIMRA) increasingly aggressive tax enforcement measures could undermine the country's capital markets by discouraging companies from listing on local stock exchanges, business leaders and market observers …

Published: 28 Jun 2026 at 20:50hrs | | by Staff reporter

More Zimbabweans gather at Cape Town consulate

THE number of Zimbabwean nationals gathered outside the Zimbabwean Consulate in Cape Town continues to grow as fears mount ahead of the June 30 deadline set by anti-migrant groups calling for undocumented foreign nationals to leave South A…

Published: 28 Jun 2026 at 11:37hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimra flags cash economy as major tax threat

THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has identified the country's growing cash economy as one of the biggest threats to sustainable revenue collection, warning that widespread cash transactions are undermining tax compliance, limiting tr…

Published: 28 Jun 2026 at 11:37hrs | | by Staff reporter

Clearing agents challenge ZIMRA's new registration rules

Zimbabwe's customs clearing and forwarding industry has pushed back against new Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) directives requiring all clearing agents to register with the Public Accountants and Auditors Board (PAAB), arguing that the…

Published: 26 Jun 2026 at 11:50hrs | | by Staff reporter

Business sounds alarm over aggressive ZIMRA tax audits

Zimbabwe's corporate sector is coming under increasing pressure from an intensified tax enforcement campaign by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA), with business leaders warning that aggressive audits, retrospective tax assessments and…

Published: 25 Jun 2026 at 17:01hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimra tightens grip on vehicle imports

Zimbabwean motorists planning to import vehicles should brace for increased scrutiny from the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) as authorities move to tighten compliance and close tax loopholes in a sector increasingly driven by cash-rich…

Published: 24 Jun 2026 at 06:05hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimra sets major Beitbridge customs auction

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority is set to conduct a major customs auction at Beitbridge Border Post from June 24 to 26, offering dozens of vehicles and a wide range of imported goods seized or forfeited through customs processes.According t…

Published: 22 Jun 2026 at 09:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

Masimba, Zimplow face US$4m backdated tax bill

Two Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed companies, Masimba Holdings and Zimplow Holdings, have become the latest corporates to be drawn into tax disputes with the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) after receiving retrospective tax assessments …

Published: 19 Jun 2026 at 17:19hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimra's new rules on buying pre-owned cars expose a bigger digital problem

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority's (ZIMRA) latest directive urging prospective buyers of second-hand vehicles to verify customs clearance details before making payment is intended to protect consumers from a genuine and costly risk. Yet the …

Published: 19 Jun 2026 at 09:17hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimra officer stabbed by estranged hubby

A Beitbridge man has been sentenced to an effective 54 months in prison after being convicted of attempting to murder his estranged wife, a Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) officer, during a violent attack in the border town.Tinos Chanye…

Published: 18 Jun 2026 at 14:50hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimra breakfast meeting opens Pandora box

A stakeholder engagement breakfast meeting organised by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) to strengthen relations with taxpayers and improve voluntary compliance turned contentious last week as businesspeople, transport operators and …

Published: 18 Jun 2026 at 14:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimra tightens screws on cross-border trade

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has issued a strong warning to cross-border traders and transport operators against smuggling goods and making false customs declarations, saying such practices are undermining efforts to combat illic…

Published: 15 Jun 2026 at 18:36hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimra bankers in court over US$34 000 fraud

Two Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) bankers stationed at Beitbridge Border Post have appeared in court facing fraud charges involving more than US$34,000 after allegedly manipulating vehicle clearance receipts and diverting customs paym…

Published: 02 Jun 2026 at 08:38hrs | 508 | by Staff reporter

Zimra to auction seized vehicles at Beitbridge

Zimbabwe Revenue Authority has announced a major customs rummage sale at Beitbridge Border Post, where more than 20 vehicles and a wide range of confiscated goods will be auctioned next week.The auction, which will be conducted by ABC Auct…

Published: 23 May 2026 at 17:07hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimra warns Bulawayo businesses over smuggling

THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has warned Bulawayo businesses to fully comply with customs and excise regulations or risk severe penalties, seizure of goods and possible prosecution as authorities intensify crackdowns on illicit tr…

Published: 14 May 2026 at 11:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge man found with counterfeit Zimra and immigration stamps

A man from Dulibadzimu in Beitbridge has been sentenced to six months in prison after he was found in possession of a range of counterfeit ZIMRA and immigration stamping materials suspected to have been used in fraudulent activities.Last K…

Published: 12 May 2026 at 19:58hrs | | by Staff reporter

Banks ditch court fight against ZIMRA, Treasury

Zimbabwe's banking sector has abandoned plans for a courtroom showdown with the tax authorities, opting instead for direct negotiations with the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority and the Ministry of Finance in a bid to resolve a long-running disp…

Published: 30 Apr 2026 at 18:01hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimra to roll out voluntary disclosure facility for SMEs

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) will this Friday issue a voluntary disclosure public notice aimed at improving tax compliance among small and medium enterprises (SMEs), Acting Commissioner-General Mr Misheck Govha has said.Speaking …

Published: 21 Apr 2026 at 19:53hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimra warns tax defaulters, pushes for strict compliance

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority has issued a stern warning to tax defaulters, saying the era of lax compliance is over and urging businesses and individuals to align fully with tax laws to support national development.Speaking at a stakehol…

Published: 21 Apr 2026 at 12:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

ZACC, Zimra intercept several cross-border buses at Makhado

Passengers travelling from South Africa to Bulawayo were left stranded following an enforcement operation by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission and the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority near Makhado.Authorities intercepted several cross-bord…

Published: 18 Apr 2026 at 13:40hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimra tightens border controls on bus cargo

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has announced stricter border control measures aimed at improving efficiency and curbing abuse of import regulations, particularly at key entry points such as Beitbridge Border Post.In a statement iss…

Published: 14 Apr 2026 at 11:46hrs | | by Staff reporter

Banks take Zimra to court

Zimbabwe's banking sector has launched a legal challenge against the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority, intensifying a long-running dispute over the tax treatment of interest expenses that lenders say is hurting profitability and restricting lend…

Published: 09 Apr 2026 at 14:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

FBC battles Zimra over US$10m tax dispute

FBC Holdings is locked in a tax dispute with the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority involving an alleged liability of about US$10 million, with the bank expressing confidence it will successfully challenge the assessment in court.The dispute relat…

Published: 02 Apr 2026 at 12:15hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimra roadblocks spark outrage

Members of Parliament have raised fresh concerns over inland checkpoints mounted by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority along the busy Beitbridge-Gwanda highway, citing legal questions and growing frustration among travellers and traders.The is…

Published: 26 Mar 2026 at 20:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

Freight clearing boss in Zimra fraud scam

A Harare-based freight clearing company director has appeared in court facing fraud charges after allegedly orchestrating a scheme that prejudiced the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) of more than ZiG$400 000 through a fictitious payment…

Published: 15 Mar 2026 at 10:46hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimra, Buy Zimbabwe step up fight against smuggling

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority has partnered with Buy Zimbabwe to intensify efforts against the smuggling of goods into the country, a practice that continues to threaten local industry.Authorities have long struggled to curb illegal impor…

Published: 27 Feb 2026 at 08:33hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimra in a major legal victory against Pacific Cigarette Company

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has secured a major legal victory after the Supreme Court of Zimbabwe ruled that Pacific Cigarette Company (Private) Limited was not entitled to a Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) while owing more than…

Published: 25 Feb 2026 at 10:35hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimra officer in US$1 million smuggling storm

A Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) officer has appeared in court for allegedly masterminding a sophisticated smuggling scheme that reportedly cost the tax authority more than US$1 million in lost revenue.Tinotenda Mawoyo (34), who was em…

Published: 24 Feb 2026 at 08:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimra seizes 15 tonnes of smuggled meat

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has intercepted a 15-tonne consignment of suspected smuggled meat products in Chiredzi, near the Mutirikwi River area of

Published: 18 Feb 2026 at 16:16hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimra introduces 15% presumptive rental income tax

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has introduced a Presumptive Rental Income Tax, effective 1 January 2026, following the enactment of the Finance Act 2025, in a move aimed at widening the tax base and improving compliance in the prop…

Published: 05 Feb 2026 at 19:25hrs | | by Staff reporter

Blow for Zimra in Zimplats royalty dispute

The High Court has ruled that Zimbabwe Platinum Mines (Zimplats), a subsidiary of South Africa's Impala Platinum (Implats), is not liable to pay mining royalties on matte and concentrate exported between June 2018 and December 2021, dealin…

Published: 04 Feb 2026 at 05:06hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bogus Zimra officers defraud motorist

Three men have been arrested for allegedly masquerading as Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) officials to defraud a motorist of US$1,500.The accused — Farai Kowo (25), Pascal Panevamwe (34) and Needmore Maposa (40) — appeared before Magis…

Published: 30 Jan 2026 at 05:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimra launches aggressive crackdown on transfer pricing abuse

Zimbabwe's tax authority has launched an aggressive enforcement campaign targeting multinational corporations and large domestic firms accused of abusing transfer pricing arrangements and illicitly externalising profits.The Zimbabwe Revenu…

Published: 23 Jan 2026 at 14:40hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimra updates system after facing resistance to old license plate fees

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has updated its systems to reflect the government's recent reduction of fees for new vehicle number plates, following public resistance to the previously charged $500 fee.The fee cut, along with other…

Published: 14 Jan 2026 at 18:37hrs | | by Staff reporter

ZIMRA warns public against fraudsters impersonating officials

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has issued a stern warning to the public over fraudsters posing as its officials, putting unsuspecting taxpayers at risk of financial loss.In a public notice dated Monday, 12 January, ZIMRA emphasized…

Published: 13 Jan 2026 at 19:02hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe waives duty on key imports

The Government has waived customs duties on a range of critical imports in the transport, mining and tourism sectors with effect from January 1, under new regulations aimed at stimulating economic activity and easing operational costs in k…

Published: 06 Jan 2026 at 05:58hrs | | by Staff reporter

15% digital services tax kicks in

Local users of foreign-based digital services last week began paying a 15 percent Digital Services Withholding Tax, following the enactment of a new tax regime aimed at bringing income earned by non-resident digital companies into Zimbabwe…

Published: 04 Jan 2026 at 10:57hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimra signals u-turn on monthly tax clearances after business pushback

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has signalled a partial retreat from its controversial plan to require monthly tax clearance certificates, following pushback from the business community.In Public Notice 69 of 2025, ZIMRA had initial…

Published: 22 Dec 2025 at 20:56hrs | 675 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's Unity Day speech

The speech delivered by President Mnangagwa to mark the 38th anniversary of the signing of Zimbabwe's Unity AccordFellow Zimbabweans, today, we commemorate the 38th Anniversary of the Unity Accord.This historic Agreement was signed by our …

Published: 22 Dec 2025 at 20:53hrs | | by Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa

Zimra's 1-month tax clearance rule may open door to tender abuse

The Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ) has raised concerns over the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority's (ZIMRA) recent move to limit the validity of Tax Clearance Certificates (ITF263) to just one month, warning that the measure could be exploite…

Published: 22 Dec 2025 at 20:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Holiday travel chaos at Beitbridge border post

Scenes of frustration and long delays confronted holiday travellers at the Beitbridge border post on Sunday, with thousands queued for hours to enter Zimbabwe from South Africa.Motorists reported waiting up to nine hours to obtain temporar…

Published: 17 Dec 2025 at 07:21hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimra officers arrested for smuggling under a diplomatic rebate waiver

A Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) officer has appeared in court on allegations of fraud and money laundering after reportedly facilitating the clearance of goods weighing 554kg at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport under the gu…

Published: 06 Dec 2025 at 18:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

20 ZiG change dispute ends in tragedy

The Zimbabwe Republic Police have arrested two men in Harare and Masvingo in connection with separate murder cases arising from disputes that escalated into fatal violence.In Harare, police confirmed the arrest of Luckman Kamangile (27), a…

Published: 22 Nov 2025 at 17:16hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bus operators challenge Zimra's 'inland borders'

Bus operators have accused law enforcement agencies of harassment and unlawful penalties over passenger smuggling cases, arguing that they are being unfairly punished for offences committed by travellers and border officials.In a strongly …

Published: 22 Nov 2025 at 17:15hrs | | by Staff reporter

Senator blasts Gwanda Zimra checkpoint

Matebeleland South Senator Nonhlanhla Mlotshwa has demanded clarity from the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) over the establishment of a new inland checkpoint in Gwanda, describing it as an unnecessary burden that has effectively create…

Published: 22 Nov 2025 at 13:16hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zacc, Zimra recover over 500 rebate abuse vehicles

More than 500 vehicles valued at nearly US$2 million have been recovered through a joint operation by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) and the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) targeting abuse of the Civil Servants Motor Veh…

Published: 22 Nov 2025 at 13:02hrs | | by Staff reporter

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