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Murder-accused cop returns to duty

Villagers in Malalume, Bulilima District, Matabeleland South, say they were living in fear and anxiety after a police officer accused of murder briefly returned to duty before being suspended again.Constable Blessed Moyo, stationed at the …

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 05:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe scraps fuel transit duty

The government has scrapped a contentious policy that required fuel tankers transiting through Zimbabwe to pay duty upon entry and reclaim it on exit, a measure transporters said was crippling the industry.The regulation, introduced last y…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 10:10hrs | | by Staff reporter

Nurse injured on duty, betrayed by Mnangagwa's govt

Progress Muzuva, a nurse at Bikita Rural Hospital in Masvingo province, remains bedridden and without adequate medical care or compensation seven years after suffering serious injuries inflicted by a violent maternity patient while on duty…

Published: 04 Aug 2025 at 08:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

CEO acquitted of criminal abuse of duty

Zvimba Rural District Council (RDC) chief executive officer, Enias Chidhakwa, has been acquitted of criminal abuse of office charges after the Harare Magistrates' Court found no evidence of wrongdoing.Presiding magistrate Mrs Marehwanazvo …

Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 10:21hrs | 241 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans fume over 'extortionate' car duty valuations

A promotional campaign by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA), launched on June 29, 2025, to encourage voluntary compliance among vehicle owners has ignited widespread public outrage. Instead of fostering cooperation, the campaign has d…

Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 13:18hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe has removed barriers to trade, says Chiwenga

Zimbabwe has undertaken significant reforms to position itself as a competitive investment destination, Vice President Dr. Constantino Chiwenga said at the Third Edition of the Iran-Africa Economic Conference. The event, aimed at deepening…

Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

EU scraps duty on Zimbabwe exports

In a landmark development for Zimbabwe's trade ambitions, European Union Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Jobst Von Kirchmann, announced that Zimbabwean companies can now export any product to the EU duty-free.Speaking at the Zimbabwe International…

Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:12hrs | 329 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe extends duty-free import window for bus operators

The Government has extended the duty-free bus import facility to April 30, 2025, in a move aimed at further revitalising Zimbabwe's public transport system and ensuring affordable, reliable services for the commuting public.The duty-free w…

Published: 17 Apr 2025 at 07:31hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

'Only 30% of Zimbabwe teachers report for duty'

The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (Artuz) has revealed that only 30% of the country's educators reported for duty as schools reopened for the first term on Tuesday. The low turnout is attributed to widespread protests over p…

Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 07:07hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Maswanhise available for Warriors' duty

Motherwell has confirmed that Tawanda Maswanhise will be available for selection in the Zimbabwe national team's upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers. The Warriors are set to face Kenya on November 15 at Peter Mokaba Stad…

Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 10:49hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean exporters granted duty-free access to UK markets

Zimbabwean exporters have been encouraged to explore new markets and boost exports through the United Kingdom's Eastern and Southern Africa Economic Partnership Agreement (UK ESA EPA), which offers significant opportunities for trade expan…

Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 13:36hrs | 492 | by Staff reporter

Buy Zimbabwe lauds duty return on essential goods

Buy Zimbabwe has welcomed the Government's recent decision to reinstate import duties on essential goods as a positive development that will create a more level playing field for domestically produced goods.Last year, the Government suspen…

Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 04:40hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe restores duty on imported basic commodities

THE Government has restored the payment of import duty on selected basic goods, which fall away from the customs traveller's rebate.A traveller's rebate is a duty-free allowance, which is granted to travellers subject to prescribed conditi…

Published: 01 Feb 2024 at 18:32hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Duty-free car import regulations tightened

Updated regulations for duty-free vehicle imports by civil servants, public health workers, and junior and specialist doctors were gazetted at the end of last month to ensure that State workers in the applicable grades can benefit, without…

Published: 06 Jan 2024 at 08:42hrs | 39 | by Staff reporter

'Mnangagwa no saint, but Chamisa sleeping on duty'

WITH three weeks before Zimbabwe holds general elections on August 23, there is already a sense of dÃ©jÃ vu among those following the run up to the polls.This week, leading analysts said they were concerned that President Emmerson Mnangag…

Published: 05 Aug 2023 at 21:41hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe industry frets over suspension of import duty

CAPTAINS of industry in Zimbabwe are sweating over the recent suspension of import duty and import value-added tax (VAT) on 10 basic groceries saying this was tantamount to exporting jobs and killing local production.Government last week s…

Published: 15 May 2023 at 19:01hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

$100m boost for Mpilo hospital from Govt

MPILO Central Hospital has received an additional $100 million from the Government for the ongoing refurbishment exercise meant to provide healthcare workers with decent accommodation at the public hospital.In May this year, 41 health care…

Published: 29 Nov 2021 at 05:32hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter

Rebate on duty scammers exposed

GOVERNMENT has tightened the conditions for businesses benefiting from the rebate of duty facilities amid concerns over lack of transparency and accountability, which has seen some beneficiaries making false declarations and flouting tax r…

Published: 29 Nov 2021 at 05:32hrs | | by Staff reporter

Sheriff accused of dereliction of duty

THE Deputy Sheriff of Bulawayo Nathaniel Bhunu has been accused by the Anglican Province of Central Africa Church Diocese of Matabeleland of abandoning the eviction of illegal settlers at Cyrene Farm in Figtree.This is despite that the dep…

Published: 24 Nov 2020 at 04:35hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Forex duty for raw materials suspended

Government has exempted 12 food and beverages companies from paying duty in foreign currency when importing certain raw materials quantities necessary for their production processes. Also on the list of the companies is Medent Private Limi…

Published: 13 Aug 2019 at 07:09hrs | 582 | by Staff reporter

Air Zimbabwe to import spares duty free

ONGOING efforts to turnaround the operations of Air Zimbabwe have received further boost following revelations that Government recently extended the dispensation for the national air carrier to import spares duty free.Through statutory ins…

Published: 28 Apr 2019 at 07:23hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe suspends duty on commodities

Suspension of duty on selected commodities among them luxury and public service buses, ammonium nitrate fertilisers, fertilised eggs for hatching and powdered raw milk among other critical goods, came into effect on Wednesday last week, ac…

Published: 09 Jan 2019 at 11:19hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

More doctors report for duty

More doctors yesterday heeded Government's call to return to work and joined their colleagues who reported for duty on Monday. In a statement yesterday, Government said all doctors who had been on strike at Marondera, Bindura, Gweru, Gwand…

Published: 09 Jan 2019 at 11:13hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter

Duty in foreign currency

With effect from 23 November 2018 duty on importation of selected items including Surtax, Presumptive Tax and Value Added Tax payable on importation duty on importation will be paid in foreign currency. This is in terms of Statutory Instru…

Published: 29 Nov 2018 at 11:33hrs | 544 | by Zimra

Forex duty on 'luxuries' goods, not on cars

The Government has published a list of predominantly luxury goods that, with effect from Friday, attract duty in foreign currency on importation. A variety of foods and drinks such as cheese, wines, fruits and fruit juices, meat, chocolate…

Published: 26 Nov 2018 at 05:54hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Duty on vehicle imports gazetted

Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has invoked the Customs and Excise Act and imposed duty in foreign currency on an array of goods that include vehicles and meat, in line with the 2019 National Budget Stateme…

Published: 26 Nov 2018 at 05:42hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo White City explosion: Dereliction of duty

In every election, be it in Zimbabwe, Africa or any other country, there are pre-election furores, these are events and pronouncements that either shock or intrigue the masses before the election.However, it would be insensitive and inhuma…

Published: 27 Jun 2018 at 06:55hrs | | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira

Government cuts import duty on fuel

Government yesterday slashed import duty on fuel in a move expected to trigger a reduction in the cost of other goods and services. This comes as fuel retailers were expected to reduce their prices by at least 20 percent in line with globa…

Published: 15 Jan 2015 at 07:06hrs | | by Abigail Mawonde and Dorcas Jiri

'Motor vehicle duty must be reduced,' says Tariffs Commission

GOVERNMENT has been recommended to halt any further increase in tariffs on duties on imported vehicles as the current tariffs of between 40% and 60% give the local assembly more than adequate protection.According to the Competition and Tar…

Published: 25 Nov 2014 at 13:38hrs | 6 | by Business reporter

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