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Zimbabwe's maize import ban not good for SA farmers

South Africa's maize industry is export-oriented. Over the past five years, the country has exported roughly three million tonnes of maize each year. One of its largest markets is Zimbabwe, typically accounting for about 18% of annual expo…

Published: 18 Sep 2025 at 10:53hrs | | by Wandile Sihlobo

Zimbabwe grain import ban affecting SA farmers

Zimbabwe faces potential grain shortages in the coming weeks if government does not reopen borders for maize imports, according to predictions by a South African grain analysis organisation Commodity Insight Africa (CIA).Late last month, t…

Published: 13 Sep 2025 at 13:43hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe tightens grain import rules

The Government has introduced new regulations aimed at curbing grain and oilseed imports, compelling millers, stockfeed producers, and processors to prioritise locally sourced raw materials as part of Zimbabwe's push for food sovereignty a…

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 12:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe maintains maize import ban

The government says it is pleased with the steady flow of maize deliveries to the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) following last year's poor season, which forced Zimbabwe to import grain.Agriculture Permanent Secretary Obert Jiri, speaking dur…

Published: 25 Aug 2025 at 20:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Harare moves to ban 3-wheeled taxis from City roads

The Harare City Council has announced plans to ban three-wheeled taxis from operating on city roads as part of sweeping reforms aimed at bringing order to the capital's chaotic public transport system.Outlined in the recently adopted Draft…

Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 19:15hrs | 848 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge clearing agent's vehicle import scam trial postponed again

The trial of Evans Nzara (28), a Beitbridge-based customs clearing agent accused of defrauding a Harare civil servant of US$15,700 in a botched vehicle import deal, has been postponed to August 7 after his legal team requested more time to…

Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 19:12hrs | 394 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe steel production cuts import reliance

A monumental step forward for Zimbabwe's import substitution strategy has been achieved with the commencement of extensive finished steel production at the Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) plant in Manhize, Midlands Province. This gam…

Published: 15 Apr 2025 at 08:43hrs | 1047 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe in massive maize, wheat imports

Zimbabwe has imported 1.3 million metric tonnes of maize and wheat through the private sector to alleviate ongoing shortages caused by poor land utilisation, lack of funding, inadequate farming capacity, and persistent drought. The Cabinet…

Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 11:21hrs | 212 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe lifts ban on cloven-hoofed animal imports from South Africa

The Red Meat Producers' Organisation (RPO) and Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) have welcomed Zimbabwe's recent move to lift the ban on the importation of cloven-hoofed animals and their products from select provinces …

Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:23hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe farmers urged to tap into China's fruit import market

Trade promotion agency ZimTrade is encouraging Zimbabwean farmers to seize the opportunity presented by China's growing fruit import market, which could generate much-needed foreign currency for the country.According to the 2024 Trade Map …

Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:57hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe targets 7 sectors for import substitution

In a bid to reduce reliance on imports and boost local industry, Zimbabwe has identified seven key sectors for import substitution.The country's short-term manufacturing blueprint, the Zimbabwe Industrial Reconstruction and Growth Plan (ZI…

Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 12:51hrs | 744 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe electricity imports down 57%

ZIMBABWE has started reaping savings from reduced energy imports following improved domestic electricity generation mainly from the upgraded Hwange Thermal Power Station and the rising contribution by independent power producers (IPPs).Des…

Published: 30 Jan 2024 at 04:22hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter

Zimplats imports power directly from Zambia

Zimplats, the country's largest platinum producer, now directly imports up to 70 megawatts from Zambia, ensuring stable operations and potentially boosting production.Last year, Zimplats signed a direct import power agreement with the Zamb…

Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 04:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

Importation of poultry from South Africa remains suspended

The importation of poultry and poultry products from South Africa remains suspended as the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) is on high alert following confirmed reports of an outbreak of high pathogenic avian Influenza (HPAI) on a c…

Published: 20 Apr 2021 at 17:21hrs | | by Staff reporter

Four simple Rules to solve the Zim financial crisis

Rule number 1 Remove the bond notesRule number 2 Let Zimbabweans import their own fuel without any restrictions (do away with control and regulation).Rule number 3 Use the US$ or Rand as a reference pricing currency after removing the dist…

Published: 20 Jan 2019 at 11:07hrs | | by Colls Ndlovu

Temporary importation for visitors' vehicles

The importation and regulation of such vehicles is provided for in terms of the Customs and Excise Act, Section 124 as read with the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations, SI 154 of 2001, as amended. Upon entry into Zimbabwe, a visitor …

Published: 13 Dec 2018 at 04:43hrs | 14 | by zimra

Rethink Used Car Import Ban

THE proposed ban of left-hand drive cars leaves me wondering if the Ministry of Transport is really in touch with what is on the ground.Let's start with the basics.Zimbabwe has been under crippling sanctions from the West for the past 11 y…

Published: 03 Jun 2011 at 14:27hrs | 5 | by Peter Chikonamombe

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