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Bulawayo community radio aspires for licence
Bulawayo-based aspiring community radio station, Youth Broadcasting (Y-FM), has expressed frustration over the latest call for community radio applications issued by the Broadcasting Authority of Zimb...Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 12:15hrs | 214 | by Staff reporter
Terminate licence fees to expose ZBC's failures
A time has now come for the scrapping of television and listeners' licence fees, as they serve no purpose and are an anachronistic relic of the past.The government and the Zimbabwe Broadcastin...Published: 10 Aug 2025 at 12:13hrs | 769 | by Nqaba Matshazi
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....Published: 01 Aug 2025 at 13:24hrs | 835 | 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 ...Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 18:53hrs | 2001 | by Staff reporter
Outcry over new Zinara vehicle exemption rules
There is growing outrage among Zimbabwean vehicle owners following the introduction of a new, cumbersome vehicle licence exemption policy by the Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (Zinara)....Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:42hrs | 583 | by Staff reporter
Mandatory radio licence risks fuelling Zimbabwe corruption
The recently enacted Broadcasting Services Amendment Act No. 2 of 2025, which makes it mandatory for all motorists to pay for a Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) radio licence before renewing ve...Published: 11 Jun 2025 at 09:11hrs | 1007 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo calls for repeal of outdated car radio licence law
Former Information Minister Professor Jonathan Moyo has called on the Zimbabwean government to scrap the car radio licence law he helped introduce in 2001, describing it as outdated in the face of rap...Published: 02 Jun 2025 at 11:24hrs | 1440 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo criticizes Zimbabwe's new ZBC licence fee law
Former Information Minister Jonathan Moyo, once a key architect of Zimbabwe's stringent media laws, has publicly condemned the recently enacted legislation mandating motorists to pay a Zimbabwe Broadc...Published: 31 May 2025 at 14:07hrs | 1891 | by Staff reporter
Former ZBC employee still waiting for pension after retrenchment
A former Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) employee is making a desperate appeal for justice - ten years after being retrenched by the national broadcaster without receiving his pension....Published: 30 May 2025 at 08:49hrs | 346 | by Staff reporter
How can MPs protect Zimbabweans from exploitation when they themselves are shielded?
It's a tragedy when those meant to represent you no longer do. The recent enactment of a law compelling Zimbabwean motorists to first purchase a ZBC car radio licence before they are allowed t...Published: 29 May 2025 at 20:29hrs | 320 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Objection to recently imposed US$92 radio licence fee
HIS Excellency, The President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, Office of the President and Cabinet, Munhumutapa Building, Harare, Zimbabwe.Your Excellency Sir,...Published: 29 May 2025 at 10:24hrs | 544 | by Staff reporter
How to avoid paying US$92 ZBC car radio licence the legal way
Zimbabwean drivers are now legally required to pay US$92 a year for a car radio licence from the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) before they can renew their vehicle licences or insurance. But ...Published: 28 May 2025 at 12:29hrs | 3425 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa slams new broadcasting Act
Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has strongly criticised the recently enacted Broadcasting Services Amendment Act, which mandates every motorist to obtain a Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) TV ...Published: 28 May 2025 at 10:35hrs | 81 | by Staff reporter
MP compares Zimbabwe's proposed radio licence fee to HIV infection
Matabeleland South proportional representation legislator Sibongile Maphosa has strongly criticized the Broadcasting Services Amendment Bill, which requires motorists to pay for radio licences when re...Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 17:01hrs | 829 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo City Council slashes shop, sports and social club rates
In a significant move to alleviate the compliance burden on businesses, the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has announced a reduction of shop licence fees and sports and social club rates by 30%. This dec...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 07:33hrs | 1442 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe fuel retailers urged to renew licences
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has issued a reminder to businesses selling fuel and liquid petroleum gas to ensure their licences are renewed on time, emphasizing that those with lice...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 06:29hrs | 294 | by Staff reporter
Why buy a ZBC license when the broadcaster doesn't speak for suffering Zimbabweans?
The state-controlled broadcaster, the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC), has published its radio and television licence fees. This was one of the most outrageous lists I have seen a long...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 12:34hrs | 536 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa govt to force motorists to purchase radio licence
In a move aimed at modernizing legislation and bolstering Zimbabwe's broadcasting sector, motorists will soon be required to purchase a radio licence before obtaining a vehicle licence or insurance co...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 08:21hrs | 717 | by Staff reporter
Government's ZWL$1 billion debt cripples Zimpapers operations
The country's largest multimedia group, Zimpapers Limited is owed in excess of ZWL$1 billion by government departments and ministries, parliament has been told, a situation that has crippled its opera...Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 06:21hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe blocks Starlink services
Zimbabwe's telecoms regulator says it has told Elon Musk that his SpaceX should first submit a licence before its Starlink can be allowed to operate in the country.On Friday, Starlink blocked ...Published: 16 Apr 2024 at 18:05hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
Storm over public toilets commercialisation
HUMAN rights watchdog, Matabeleland Institute for Human Rights (MIHR), has criticised government's plans to commercialise public toilets as a measure to promote sanitisation and hygiene.The Lo...Published: 20 Mar 2024 at 06:32hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe announces digital TV satellite broadcasting services licence fees
The Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services has announced licence fees for local digital television satellite broadcasting services.The fees have been effected through Sta...Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 21:29hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Vendors decry unfavourable conditions at Egodini
VENDORS operating at the newly refurbished Egodini Terminus have expressed concern over what they termed "unfavourable" business conditions after Bulawayo City Council (BCC) allegedly barred them from...Published: 04 Mar 2024 at 04:42hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
400 000 cars dodge licence fees
Only 800 000 out of 1,2 million registered vehicles are being compliant in terms of licencing, indicating a compliance rate of approximately 60 percent, reports the Zimbabwe National Road Administrati...Published: 01 Mar 2024 at 19:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt hikes Z$ vehicle licence fees
THE Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) has announced an upward review of Zimbabwe dollar vehicle licensing fees effective from today.This comes amid the rising cost of goods and se...Published: 27 Feb 2024 at 03:06hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
BCC orders vendors to vacate 5th Avenue by tomorrow
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has issued a stern warning to vendors who are operating illegally along 5th Avenue. They have until tomorrow to leave the road or have their wares confiscated b...Published: 17 Feb 2024 at 08:36hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's office raided
A COURT case has lifted the lid on the smuggling of high-end vehicles into the country by some officers from various State agencies such as the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO).Three of...Published: 15 Feb 2024 at 10:19hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's office raided
A COURT case has lifted the lid on the smuggling of high-end vehicles into the country by some officers from various State agencies such as the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO).Three of...Published: 15 Feb 2024 at 10:08hrs | 4 | 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 mont...Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 04:42hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
'Zinara letting us down'
BULAWAYO needs a minimum of US$15 million per annum to maintain its road network which deteriorates each rainfall season when heavy rains pound the ageing roads, mayor David Coltart has said.O...Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 19:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Doctors accuse councils of profiteering
THE Medical and Dental Private Practitioners of Zimbabwe Association (MDPPZA) has accused local authorities of profiteering by charging exorbitant fees to medical practitioners.Speaking to New...Published: 15 Jan 2024 at 05:16hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
3 car smugglers granted bail
Three men who allegedly smuggled top-of-the-range motor vehicles into Zimbabwe from South Africa by fraudulently fitting registration plates from the President's Office to evade taxes and toll fees ha...Published: 09 Oct 2023 at 14:21hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zinara makes fresh appeal for bank loans
THE Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (Zinara) has requested Treasury's authorisation to borrow an undisclosed amount to fund the facelift of highways, businessdigest can report.Officials...Published: 06 May 2023 at 06:36hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Govt hikes Z$ vehicle licence fee
THE Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) has announced an upward review of Zimbabwe dollar vehicle licensing fees effective from today.This comes amid the rising cost of goods and se...Published: 01 May 2023 at 08:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Looting fears mount in Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE'S gold markets were overrun this week by fears that the recently announced steep increase of 400% in gold dealing licence fees would result in a sharp rise in smuggling of the precious ...Published: 24 Mar 2023 at 06:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
De-registration of unlicenced vehicles starts
THE Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (Zinara) has started the de-registration of vehicles that have remained unlicenced for more than two years.This comes after Zinara released a stateme...Published: 16 Mar 2023 at 07:10hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zinara, Harare mayor war over road funds escalates
THE war over road rehabilitation fund disbursements between Harare mayor Jacob Mafume and the Zimbabwe National Roads Association (Zinara) yesterday escalated, with the latter releasing a schedule of ...Published: 02 Feb 2023 at 19:07hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
ZINARA speaks on non-compliant vehicles
Compliance with the country's transport sector rules and regulations remains a challenge, amid revelations that vehicles that are either unregistered or are not regularly paying licences to the Zimbab...Published: 29 Jan 2023 at 20:52hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Harare council, Zinara trade barbs
HARARE mayor Jacob Mafume has threatened to take the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) to court saying its model for road construction is not working, adding that since 2009, Zinara has n...Published: 25 Jan 2023 at 10:34hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga should act on health licence fees
REGULATORY authorities are some of the major cost drivers of health service delivery in our country.With health financing mainly out-of-pocket, achieving universal health coverage (UHC) become...Published: 19 Jan 2023 at 07:34hrs | 1 | by Johannes Marisa
Zera slashes fuel dealership licence renewal fees
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has reduced fuel dealership licence renewal fees for 2023 by 13%.In a circular to the petroleum sector, Zera said the wholesale licence fee woul...Published: 07 Dec 2022 at 05:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ZBC workers seek audience with Mnangagwa
The ZBC is paying its employees salaries below the minimum set by the National Economic Council – and now workers are demanding a meeting with President Emmerson Mnangagwa.The state broadcas...Published: 07 Oct 2022 at 20:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt gazettes new driver's licence fees
TRANSPORT and Infrastructural Development minister Felix Mhona has set new driver's licence fees that will see new drivers paying between US$15 and US$30.In Statutory Instrument 158 of 2022, p...Published: 06 Sep 2022 at 19:08hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo gets $1 billion for road repairs
THE Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (Zinara) has disbursed about $12 billion to road authorities across the country for road maintenance and rehabilitation since the beginning of the year under...Published: 05 Sep 2022 at 06:39hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe vehicle licences now set in US$
Vehicle licence fees have now been set in US dollars converted at the interbank rate of exchange on the day of payment for the majority who pay in local currency with owners of vehicles under 1 500kg ...Published: 03 Sep 2022 at 19:10hrs | 58 | by Staff reporter
Potraz happy with tariff hikes
THE Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has given telecommunications network service operators the nod to increase tariffs in keeping with the rising costs to ensur...Published: 15 Jul 2022 at 09:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Road rehab ignites hope in Manama
FOR villagers in Manama, the rehabilitation of the Guyu-Manama Road in Gwanda District is the beginning of endless possibilities.With a good road network, villagers believe more investors will...Published: 05 Jul 2022 at 07:04hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Tsholotsho, Nkayi roadworks take shape
THE construction of major roads linking Bulawayo with Nkayi and Tsholotsho districts has gathered momentum as the Second Republic steps up efforts towards completing outstanding infrastructure develop...Published: 30 Jun 2022 at 06:45hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe trade deficit hits US$34bn as industrialisation flops
ZIMBABWE has since 2002 accumulated a trade deficit of more than US$34 billion, a clear indication that the country's industrialisation-led import-substitution programmes have failed, new data show....Published: 11 Jun 2022 at 09:31hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Issuance of community TV licences on cards in Zimbabwer
The Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) is set to start licensing community television stations following the successful licensing of community radio stations that have contributed to improving u...Published: 17 May 2022 at 06:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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