Category: Local News
ZIMRA: PAYE, 2% Tax & Withholding Taxes due 10 June 2021
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has in a statement notified all that PAYE (Pay As You Earn), IMTT (2% Tax) and Withholding Taxes for May 2021 are due on the 10th of June 2021. ZIMRA’s Statement reads as follows: The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) hereby reminds all its valued clients that the following returns and […]
ZIMRA names fraudster extorting money while posing as an official
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has warned the public of a fraudster who is extorting money from people while purporting to be a ZIMRA official. ZIMRA’s statement reads as follows: PUBLIC NOTICE: FRAUDUSTER POSING AS A ZIMRA OFFICIAL ON THE LOOSE The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) wishes to advise its valued clients, members of staff […]
City of Harare’s hilarious and clueless Twitter storm
The City of Harare earlier this week went on a bit of a rant on Twitter where it issued a number of orders like dog licences, civilians not being allowed to control traffic at intersections with dead signal lights and many more. We couldn’t resist adding our own commentary on it after seeing some of […]
Two Zimbabweans feature on Forbes’ 30 under 30 for 2021
Forbes Africa released its list for its 30 under 30. This is the seventh running of the list and it is there to recognise entrepreneurs, athletes, artists and influential people on the continent. And as you may have already guessed this year’s listing was heavily influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic and how it disrupted a […]
ZIMRA extends grace period for the ban on second-hand cars
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce and ZIMRA have released a joint statement extending the transitional period for the importation of second-hand cars that are over 10 years old. PRESS STATEMENT BY MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE ON EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENT ON MOTOR VEHICLE IMPORTATION UNDER SI 89 OF 2021 1. Following the […]
Cassava partners with Tony Blair Institute to help Africa open borders
Ease of international travel…
Govt looks to have solved one problem with the online passport application system
1 down, a few more to go…
Here’s how you can help digital inclusion for people with disabilities in Zimbabwe
Inclusive Access Zimbabwe is calling for donations of any devices to help digital inclusion for people with disabilities in Zimbabwe
Govt to spend an additional US$2 mil on drones for border patrol
Unamanned Aerial Systems vs Smugglers
Govt to roll out ID-linked COVID-19 passports to curb fake certificates
It’s coming with some sturdy security measures.
Full Text: Ministry for ICT e-learning strategy
E-learning’s strategy going forward from an ICT perspective.
VP Mohadi leaks: the tech behind call hacking, recording & voice cloning
We were curious about the tech that may have been behind now-former vice president Kembo Mohadi’s scandal and leaks
ZIMRA now sending tax clearance certificates via email
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has announced that it has automated the process of tax clearance certificate issuance
US firm wins US$3 mil tender to deliver case management system to JSC
US-based firm Synergy International has won a US$3 million tender to deliver a case management system to the Judicial Service Commision (JSC)
[Full Text] Minister for ICT’s remarks at 4IR Summit
The following are the remarks made by Minister for ICT Postal and Courier Services Jenfan Muswere at the 4th Industrial Revolution Summit held yesterday.
ZIMRA: old tax clearance certificates now valid till the end of the month
The ZIMRA debacle rolls on as the tax regulator has said that those who couldn’t get tax clearance certificates are deemed to in the clear till 28/02/21.
ZIMRA blames tax clearance delays on application congestion
ZIMRA has said that the tax clearance certificate delays are due to the it’s systems being overwhelmed by the torrent of applications
Tollgate fees are now payable in USD
Tollgate fees are now payable in USD and local currency according Statutory Instrument 32 of of 2021
ZERA introduces e-licenses for the petroleum sector
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has said in a statement that players in the petroleum sector will now receive e-licenses.
Govt departments & agencies to work with only 10% staff
Information Secretary Nick Mangwana tweeted out last night that govt departments will be working with only 10% of their staff starting 21/01/21.
ZINARA is considering a switch to e-tolling
ZINARA is reportedly considering the introduction of e-tolling on Zimbabwe’s highways in order to deal with congestion and network issues.
Court sessions set to go virtual according to JSC
The Judicial Service Commission has said that court proceedings will soon be going virtual to curb the spread of COVID-19
[Full Text] Monetary Policy Committee statement on refinements to Forex Auction System
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has held deliberations on how to improve and sustain the Forex Auction.