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Vendors bemoan exorbitant licensing fees at new Mbare Musika market
The Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (Viset) has urged authorities to slash vending licensing fees at the newly-constructed Mbare Musika Market, warning that current costs are...Published: 13 hrs ago | 370 | by Staff reporter
Govt should fix public health, not meddle in private medical practice
This week, Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi announced that the government will keep a close eye on private medical practices, particularly concerning issues of pricing...Published: 13 hrs ago | 63 | by Staff reporter
Zim industry leaders call for Unified Taxation System
Zimbabwe's business community has raised concerns over the country's fragmented taxation system, urging the government to adopt a unified tax framework to alleviate the heavy burden of multiple taxes ...Published: 01 Jul 2025 at 08:20hrs | 130 | by Staff reporter
ZIDA to rollout e-regulation portal next month
The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) is set to launch a new e-regulation portal by mid-July, in a major digital reform aimed at improving the ease of doing business and enhancing tran...Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 11:35hrs | 143 | by Staff reporter
Smuggling takes toll on Zimbabwe economy
A sharp increase in smuggling and unregulated imports is intensifying illicit financial flows (IFFs) in Zimbabwe, severely undermining the country's formal retail sector. Authorities have recently pro...Published: 16 May 2025 at 10:41hrs | 399 | by `
Zimbabwe's repetitive licensing fees to stop in 6 months
Industry and Commerce Minister, Mangaliso Ndlovu, has pledged that the government's efforts to reduce the burden of repetitive business licenses will come to fruition within the next six months, a mov...Published: 13 May 2025 at 10:32hrs | 10879 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe retail sector to grow by 5,10% in 2025
The Zimbabwean retail sector is projected to grow by 5.10% in 2025, with its future expansion dependent on how well it navigates the challenges of the operating environment, including the increasing d...Published: 08 May 2025 at 16:08hrs | 193 | by Staff reporter
Nust embarks on high impact projects
The National University of Science and Technology (Nust) has announced plans to launch three major high-impact projects as part of its strategy to achieve self-sustainability, fully utilize human reso...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:39hrs | 141 | by Staff reporter
Nkosinathi Ncube led ZINARA scoops top award for revenue collection
The restructuring of the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) has proven to be a game-changer, as the institution's Board Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) won top honors in the ...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 06:07hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter
ZINARA paid out 88% of its collections to councils for roadworks
The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) disbursed ZWG 4.7 billion (US$224.9 million) to local authorities in 2024 for road maintenance, accounting for 88 percent of its total collections....Published: 20 Mar 2025 at 16:14hrs | 256 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to slash taxes and fees
The Zimbabwean government has announced plans to implement significant reductions in taxes and regulatory fees over the next six months as part of efforts to enhance the ease of doing business and att...Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 09:20hrs | 361 | by Staff reporter
Tuckshops challenge Zimbabwe's retail giants
A quiet but dramatic shift is unfolding in Zimbabwe's retail sector as large supermarket chains struggle against the rise of informal tuckshops. Established brands such as OK Zimbabwe, Spar, and Chopp...Published: 31 Jan 2025 at 07:31hrs | 572 | by Staff reporter
Harare retail outlets resemble deserted ruins after war on smuggling
Retail outlets across Harare are increasingly resembling deserted ruins, offering a stark reflection of Zimbabwe's worsening economic conditions. As the country grapples with ongoing economic shocks, ...Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 07:06hrs | 1083 | by Staff reporter
Harare City Council fines 12 bottle stores
Harare City Council has penalized 12 bottle store operators in the central business district (CBD) with fines amounting to US$3,600 for violating operating hours. Each offender was fined US$300 after ...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:20hrs | 111 | by Staff reporter
90% of Zimbabwe adults in the informal sector
Millions of adult Zimbabweans have been driven into the informal business sector due to the declining formal market, according to a recent statement from the Coalition for Market and Liberal Solutions...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 08:53hrs | 173 | by Staff reporter
Revised Starlink Policy for Sustainable Growth - A dedication to Eng. Chemist Siziba
Honorable Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services, all protocols observed, please receive a request from a group of ...Published: 23 Mar 2024 at 07:04hrs | 70 | by Robert Ndlovu
Bulawayo fails to utilise Zinara funds
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) failed to utilise $2,3 billion in road rehabilitation funds from the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) yet the local authority is struggling to repair the city...Published: 01 Mar 2024 at 19:04hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
400 000 cars dodge licence fees
Only 800 000 out of 1,2 million registered vehicles are being compliant in terms of licencing, indicating a compliance rate of approximately 60 percent, reports the Zimbabwe National Road Administrati...Published: 01 Mar 2024 at 19:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Only 60% of Zimbabwe's registered vehicles are license compliant
ONLY 60 percent of an estimated 1,2 million registered vehicles in the country are license compliant, Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) chief executive officer Mr Nkosinathi Ncube has sai...Published: 29 Feb 2024 at 10:05hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt hikes Z$ 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
Behind the Scenes: How money transfer businesses make money
In an era of global connectivity, the ability to transfer money across borders efficiently has become a crucial service. Whether supporting families, facilitating business transactions, or aiding in e...Published: 29 Dec 2023 at 20:50hrs | 35 | by Libz Mbanje
Potholes re-emerge in wake of recent rains
HEAVY rains being recorded across the country have caused more extensive damage to some major roads in Bulawayo, which are now riddled with potholes making driving a nightmare in the city. Apa...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 07:30hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Gweru proposes 73% vendor penalty fee hike
GWERU City Council has proposed a 73% hike in penalty fees for illegal vending in its next year's budget.Speaking at a budget consultative meeting, assistant finance director Owen Masimba urge...Published: 17 Nov 2023 at 05:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zinara reduces vehicle licence and tollgate fees again
ZIMBABWE National Roads Administration (Zinara) has reviewed downwards both toll and vehicle licensing fees effective today following the continuous strengthening of the local currency against the Uni...Published: 01 Aug 2023 at 20:54hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Zinara reduces toll fees
THE strengthening of the local currency against the United States dollar has opened a floodgate of benefits for the motoring public as the Zimbabwe National Road Administration yesterday reviewed down...Published: 06 Jul 2023 at 08:13hrs | 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
Zimbabwe govt turns to banks to fund roads rehabilitation
ZIMBABWE'S roads administrator said this week it had kicked off processes to draft in banks to bolster its capacity to fund rehabilitation of the country's crumbling road network.In an intervi...Published: 21 Jan 2023 at 11:25hrs | 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
Securities registration fees in 500% jump
GOVERNMENT has announced increases in securities and exchange registration and licensing fees by 450% .Under the newly-gazetted Securities and Exchange (Registration, Licensing and Corporate G...Published: 27 Dec 2022 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zinara mulls e-tollgates
THE Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) says it is making headway on plans to establish an e-tolling system to reduce operating costs from toll fees collection processes.According t...Published: 06 May 2022 at 06:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Govt hikes vehicle licensing fees by 100%
GOVERNMENT has with immediate effect hiked motor vehicle registration and licencing fees by almost 100% amid a groundswell of discontent over the rising prices of goods and services.Workers in...Published: 19 Feb 2022 at 09:15hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Blitz nets 7 700 motorists in 5 days
The blitz on unregistered or plateless vehicles and illegal public transport operations continues with police in the first five days arresting more than 7 700 motorists between Saturday and Wednesday....Published: 21 Jan 2022 at 05:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bread prices hiked
THE price of bread has gone up to $201 from $175, with bakers attributing the increase to the cost of the main ingredient, flour, coupled by escalating fuel prices.A survey by Sunday News Busi...Published: 16 Jan 2022 at 08:55hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
BCC climbs down on rates hike
BULAWAYO City Council has been forced to reduce the proposed increase in rates for the 2022 budget from 216% to 200%.This was revealed yesterday by mayor Solomon Mguni, who described the move ...Published: 14 Oct 2021 at 06:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Who Are the Sleeper Threats in Euro 2020 Betting?
With Marvelous Nakamba's Aston Villa teammates Tyrone Mings and Jack Grealish announced as part of Gareth Southgate's England squad, things are taking shape for the Three Lions. Bookies have tipped En...Published: 07 Jun 2021 at 22:16hrs | 2 | by Staff Writer
Impact of new licensing fees on Zimbabwean gambling facilities
Earlier in the year, the Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Kazembe Kazembe announced that the all ...Published: 07 Jun 2021 at 21:57hrs | 3 | by Staff Writer
Harare launches crackdown on bicycle, dog owners
HARARE City Council (HCC) has launched a crackdown on bicycle and dog owners, demanding that they buy licences in an effort to increase revenue inflows.The annual licence fees on bicycles were...Published: 03 Jun 2021 at 07:09hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Zera culls fuel suppliers
ZIMBABWE Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has effectively shut the door on numerous companies that have been shipping fuel into the country after licensing a measly 34 companies from a record 130 en...Published: 03 May 2021 at 06:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe increases licensing fees for all gambling houses
The Zimbabwe government has decided to raise licensing fees for all gambling houses, casinos, lotteries, and betting shops, which are now estimated to be $250,000. The DailyNews reported that Home Aff...Published: 26 Apr 2021 at 17:27hrs | 299 | by Staff Writer
Three new TV stations risk losing licences
Three new television stations risk losing their licences after failing to pay licensing fees to the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) by the deadline of January 21. Last year the Govern...Published: 23 Apr 2021 at 19:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zinara told to hand over vehicle licensing to councils
COMBINED Harare Residents Association (CHRA) has written to the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) to hand over vehicle licensing responsibilities to local authorities to enhance transpare...Published: 25 Mar 2021 at 05:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Govt hikes lotteries, casino fees
THE government last week hiked licensing fees for all lotteries, casinos and betting shops which are now pegged at $250 000.In an extraordinary government gazette, Home Affairs minister Kazemb...Published: 28 Feb 2021 at 16:19hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
BCC hikes business development fees
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) has hiked business development regulation fees from US$381 to US$1 000 to discourage illegal operations in the central business district, a council report has revealed....Published: 27 Feb 2021 at 08:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Road infrastructure decay needs policy change
The pace of Zimbabwe's road infrastructure decay has reached alarming levels which call for a policy change by the government. The country's major highways and urban roads have become a living hazard ...Published: 16 Feb 2021 at 14:34hrs | 3 | by Victor Bhoroma
Govt okays forex tollgate fees payment
GOVERNMENT has given motorists greenlight to pay toll fees using foreign currency and says the move will enhance the Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (Zinara) to harness resources to clear its e...Published: 27 Nov 2020 at 17:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Karo Resources venture raises eyebrows
KARO Resources directly employs just eight people, two years after it was allocated vast platinum claims sitting on 23 000 hectares under a project the government said the company would set up a US$4,...Published: 27 Nov 2020 at 07:04hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Shocking tollgates, licensing fees hike
THE Government has adjusted vehicle tolling and licensing fees keeping in line with the prevailing economic situation and to ensure that the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) adequately s...Published: 20 Nov 2020 at 06:00hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
From desert to business hub_Dubai economic story
Dubai is the capital city of the Emirate of Dubai, which in itself is one of the seven emirates (states) that form the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The emirates are former British colonies which got in...Published: 20 Oct 2020 at 14:01hrs | 1 | by Victor Bhoroma
Mnangagwa's big-man politics of populism
FRENCH West Indian political philosopher and revolutionary, Frantz Fanon made an interesting observation in his book, The Wretched of the Earth that those who took over leadership were envious of the ...Published: 31 Jul 2019 at 08:09hrs | 1 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Telecos should consider solar energy: Kazembe
GOVERNMENT is engaging mobile operators to install solar units at base stations, following the recent disruptions to networks because of the ongoing power crisis, NewsDay reported."We are reco...Published: 31 Jul 2019 at 08:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
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