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Court stops Zimra from seizing vehicle of returning resident
The High Court has ruled in favor of Simbarashe Zingwe, a returning resident from the United Kingdom, halting the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority's (Zimra) attempt to seize his Range Rover TDV6 vehicle....Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:00hrs | 3759 | by Staff reporter
Truck driver nabbed for smuggling
A 53-year-old truck driver, Douglas Tengende, has been arrested for attempting to smuggle goods worth R427,823 through the Beitbridge Border Post without his employer's knowledge.Tengende, emp...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:54hrs | 441 | by Staff reporter
Mozambique borders reopen as protests subside
Mozambique's border posts were reopened yesterday, and protests in Maputo and other cities have subsided - for now - as the country grapples with ongoing unrest following allegations of election fraud...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:14hrs | 757 | by Staff reporter
CIO car smuggling case drags on
A vehicle smuggling case, which implicates several officers from various law enforcement agencies, including the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO), was postponed last Thursday after the state in...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 11:00hrs | 448 | by Staff reporter
Customs experts gather in Victoria Falls
CUSTOMS experts from East and Southern Africa are gathered in Victoria Falls for a strategic meeting that seeks to discuss a variety of issues including coming up with a draft strategy, and excise man...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 07:03hrs | 91 | by Staff reporter
Zimra seizes goods container from returning citizen
A former United Arab Emirates resident, Kennedy Masvikeni, has lost his High Court bid to challenge the seizure of his personal goods by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra), including a 40-foot con...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 07:02hrs | 2648 | by Staff reporter
Another big project for Bambazonke
The Airports Company of Zimbabwe (ACZ) has announced plans to establish special economic zones (SEZs) around major airports in the country, beginning with the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airpo...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 16:52hrs | 3355 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe scales up fight against fraudulent vehicle imports
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has enlisted the help of the police in a new operation to track down fraudulently imported vehicles in the capital. The exercise, which runs from October to Dece...Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 16:27hrs | 4186 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge border automated services undergo upgrade
The Department of Immigration in Zimbabwe has initiated the upgrading of its automated services to align with the modernised Beitbridge Border Post, one of the busiest land ports of entry in Africa. T...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 07:48hrs | 144 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe suspends duty on bus, lorry tyre imports
The Zimbabwean government has suspended import duty on commercial tyres for buses and lorries in a bid to strengthen the public transport system. The move, announced by Finance, Economic Development a...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 07:48hrs | 474 | by Staff reporter
South Africa is ruled by individuals who happen to wear robes
Apartheid was "legal". Jim Crow laws in the US were "legal". Colonialism was "legal". Even the Nazis were "legal". So, what does it mean to have the rule of law? And whose law is it anyway?In ...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 10:38hrs | 642 | by Lindiwe Sisulu
Mnangagwa govt's hand in King Munhumutapa fiasco exposed
The government of President Emmerson Mnangagwa is reportedly exploring controversial plans to amend the constitution, potentially empowering self-proclaimed King Munhumutapa, Timothy Chiminya, since 2...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 14:19hrs | 1331 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe will not regret taking back land!
ON January 1, 1994, a group of indigenous Mexicans took up arms against their government in what became known as "the struggle of the Zapatistas".While the idea of an armed insurgency was quic...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 12:19hrs | 74 | by Gibson Nyikadzino
CTC to investigate surge of counterfeit toothpaste in Zimbabwe
The Competition and Tariff Commission (CTC) has announced an investigation into reports of counterfeit toothpaste products flooding the Zimbabwean market, citing potential serious health risks to cons...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 08:42hrs | 188 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's SADC Chairmanship offers new opportunities
Zimbabwe's chairmanship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) offers a prime opportunity for local businesses to shape the regional economic agenda and benefit from the African Continen...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 08:38hrs | 125 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe exempts immigrants from ban on importing older vehicles
Immigrants are now exempt from the Government's ban on importing vehicles older than 10 years, allowing qualifying immigrants to bring in cars duty-free, according to new regulations under Statutory I...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 08:28hrs | 389 | by Staff reporter
Munhumutapa presents a bill to amend Section 283 of the Constitution
A Private Member's Bill has been introduced in Parliament seeking to amend Section 283 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe to transfer the authority for appointing traditional chiefs from the Minister of ...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 14:25hrs | 967 | 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...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 09:05hrs | 2516 | by Staff reporter
Zimra goes after smugglers
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has ramped up its efforts to combat the ongoing smuggling of goods into the country, amid growing concerns over the prevalence of the illegal practice. Despite a...Published: 12 Oct 2024 at 11:17hrs | 153 | by Staff reporter
Mashonaland West chiefs humiliated at a hotel
There was drama at a local hotel this Thursday when Mashonaland West Chiefs' council members were humiliated after refusing to entertain Wasvosva, Chivare and Madzorera families over chief Chivero chi...Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 08:24hrs | 1994 | by Simbarashe Sithole/Gideon Madzikatidze
Pandemonium at Chief Chivero's village court
There was mayhem at Chief Chivero's village court in Chingwere (Mhondoro) yesterday where self-imposed Chief Chivero, Cornelious Chengera was humiliated by his family members who claim he is not an el...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 09:35hrs | 1643 | by Simbarashe Sithole/ Gideon Madzikatidze in Mhondoro
Used clothes take Zimbabwe by storm
Kimberley Dube takes great care with her appearance. She always looks sharp and fashionable in smart-looking jeans, t-shirts, sweatpants, tops, and designer sneakers."I love jeans - can't get ...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 11:24hrs | 621 | by Staff reporter
Military wedding sets Bulawayo alight
The sight of Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) personnel marching through the streets of Bulawayo yesterday stirred memories of the Covid-19 era when their presence dominated the city's landscape. However,...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:18hrs | 597 | by Staff reporter
SA's Operation Vala Umgodi nets 3 Zimbabweans
A South African Police Service (SAPS) Border Policing team, working in collaboration with SARS Customs officials, seized illicit tobacco products valued at more than R21 million and arrested three und...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 14:03hrs | 249 | by Staff reporter
Zimra goes after businesses rejecting ZiG
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has launched a sweeping operation targeting businesses that are evading taxes and undermining the Zimbabwean currency (ZiG or ZWG) by rejecting the local currenc...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 12:29hrs | 1395 | by Staff reporter
Zimra launches crackdown on economic saboteurs
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has launched a nationwide blitz targeting businesses that evade taxes and undermine the local currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), by either rejecting it or falsel...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 08:16hrs | 142 | by Staff reporter
Zimra cracks whip at Beitbridge Border Post
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has issued a stern warning to truck drivers who are contributing to the growing congestion at the Beitbridge Border Post by failing to follow proper clearance pr...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 14:09hrs | 17117 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa snubs bogus Chief Chivero; withhold Isuzu
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's non-committal to handover Isuzu double cab vehicle to the allegedly fraudulent Chief Chivero has been welcomed by several communities and Mashonaland West provincial chi...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 11:13hrs | 3115 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Zimra issues warning to truckers at Beitbridge border post
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has issued a stern warning to truckers, clearing agents, and runners utilizing the Beitbridge Border Post, urging them to refrain from approaching the border wit...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 10:21hrs | 382 | by Staff reporter
2 Royal baLozi graves in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Bulawayo's Athlone Cemetery is the oldest formal graveyard in the modern city, being established in December 1893 in the vicinity of what was known as White Man's Camp. There are many significant pers...Published: 25 Sep 2024 at 11:12hrs | 965 | by Paul Hubbard, Independent Researcher, Bulawayo
Zimbabwe struggles to capitalize on EU trade opportunities
Zimbabwe has yet to fully exploit significant export opportunities within the European Union (EU) under a duty-free agreement, despite the EU's vast market, which boasts a US$19 trillion gross domesti...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 09:37hrs | 340 | by Staff reporter
Chinese national faces deportation from Zimbabwe
Chinese businessman Haozuan Song is currently detained at Harare Remand Prison and faces possible deportation to China over an unspecified offense, while his mother, controversial businesswoman Li Son...Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 13:42hrs | 2885 | by Staff reporter
Jacob Zuma tormentor hospitalised
Former Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has been admitted to hospital, his family has said.A brief statement on Tuesday evening, issued on behalf of the former minister's family, sai...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 10:35hrs | 3087 | by Staff reporter
'Chivayo, MIF wanted 50% stake in Starlink deal'
Starlink reportedly declined a proposal for a 50% stake in its Zimbabwean operations from Wicknell Chivayo's Intratrek Zimbabwe (IMC) and the Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF) ahead of its launch in the co...Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 15:16hrs | 7487 | by Staff reporter
Time for Progressive People to Unite
The struggle is real, and there has been a lot of political polarisation and disintegration of the opposition in the country.There is now a need for a collective effort to unshackle the bondag...Published: 29 Aug 2024 at 16:17hrs | 504 | by Leonard Koni
Chiefs 'extort' desperate villagers
Traditional leaders in Masvingo are allegedly exploiting villagers by imposing high fees for permission to hold social gatherings, including funerals. Reports indicate that some chiefs are cha...Published: 25 Aug 2024 at 11:22hrs | 548 | by Staff reporter
When dark babies are not good enough
For Ms Ntokozo Gumbo, after successfully achieving her desired complexion following years of investing in skin care to lighten her skin tone, she was disappointed when she gave birth to a baby heavily...Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 07:10hrs | 354 | by Andile Tshuma
Zimbabwe court issues warrant of arrest to Chinese businesswoman
Harare magistrate Mr Dennis Mangosi has issued a warrant of arrest for Chinese businesswoman Li Song who allegedly evaded paying customs duty of US$40 000 for the sodium cyanide and hydrated lime she ...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 15:12hrs | 523 | by Staff reporter
Dragnet closes in on Zimbabwe money launderers
The dragnet is closing in on money launderers as President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration yesterday resolved to strengthen the enforcement of anti-money laundering legislation,Business Times repo...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 14:43hrs | 1126 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe-Zambia border jumping spikes
The illegal movement of immigrants between Zambia and Zimbabwe has increased due to the receding water levels in the Zambezi River, a result of the ongoing drought caused by the El Niño weather patte...Published: 12 Aug 2024 at 14:06hrs | 443 | by Staff reporter
Zimra warehouses full of smuggled goods
State warehouses at Beitbridge Border Post are overflowing with intercepted goods as security officials continue to crackdown on smugglers along the border.The use of drones, commercial and ba...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:31hrs | 135 | by Staff reporter
'King Munhumutapa' disrespectful to the Ndebele people
The Matabeleland-based opposition political party, Freedom Alliance, has criticized King Munumutapa (Timothy Chiminya) for his recent statements regarding his planned visit to Matabeleland as a nation...Published: 07 Aug 2024 at 14:53hrs | 945 | by Staff reporter
SA truck intercepted with cigarettes contraband at border
On Thursday, security agents at Beitbridge intercepted a South African truck smuggling 50 boxes of Remington Gold cigarettes, valued at thousands of dollars. The contraband was hidden within a...Published: 04 Aug 2024 at 15:20hrs | 334 | by Staff reporter
Fortune hunters invade Chiefs' courts
IF you visit any social media platform today, be it Facebook, YouTube or WhatsApp, you are likely to be greeted by a video of a grueling no-holds-barred traditional court session.This is the w...Published: 04 Aug 2024 at 14:02hrs | 155 | by Staff reporter
Businesses urged to keep financial records or risk imprisonment
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has reminded businesses to maintain proper records of transactions and accounts as required by law. Businesses must keep recor...Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 12:31hrs | 140 | by Staff reporter
Zimra faces significant debt
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) faces a significant debt of US$421.4 million and ZiG854.72 million from both private companies and public institutions by the end of the first half of 2024. The ...Published: 02 Aug 2024 at 07:04hrs | 218 | by Staff reporter
Outrage over Zanu-PF's Matopos rituals
ZANU-PF is facing controversy over its plans to conduct rituals at Matopos and Great Zimbabwe monuments. The party has invited King Munhumutapa, Timothy Chiminya, and three other chiefs to perform the...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 07:41hrs | 1007 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube backs down on taxes
The Zimbabwean government has removed value-added tax (VAT) from selected meat products, reduced presumptive taxes for informal traders, and mandated that all government service fees be paid in local ...Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 06:39hrs | 1593 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, SA close to one-stop border
The completion of Zimbabwe's US$300 million Beitbridge Border Post modernisation paves the way for a one-stop border post with South Africa, allowing travellers to clear customs and immigration once. ...Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 06:31hrs | 9588 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge Border modernisation completed
The US$300 million Beitbridge Border Post modernisation project has been completed, paving the way for the implementation of the One Stop Border Post (OSBP) concept with South Africa. This ini...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 09:09hrs | 2643 | by Staff reporter
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