THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority has admitted it made costly errors when it first commissioned its Asycuda customs system, which crushed last December and caused a logjam, delaying cargo clearance at the country’s ports of entry. Continue reading “Zimra to commission upgraded Asycuda system”
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Latest Immigration, Customs and Border Crossing News
Zimbabwe relaxes visa requirements
Government has regularly reviewed visa requirements to make it easier for visitors, especially those from countries that don’t pose a security threat. Continue reading “Zimbabwe relaxes visa requirements”
ZIMRA to curb transit fraud
HARARE – The tax collector, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra), has started tracking cargo coming into and out of the country in a bid to curb transit fraud. Continue reading “ZIMRA to curb transit fraud”
Tuku’s long wait for diplomatic passport
MUSIC superstar Oliver Mtukudzi is still to secure a diplomatic passport six years after the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) accorded him diplomatic status, in recognition of his music brand that has put Zimbabwe on the world map. Continue reading “Tuku’s long wait for diplomatic passport”
Truck Driver Arrested Trying to “Import” a Prostitute
A Zambian truck driver has appeared in a Zimbabwean court for allegedly attempting to smuggle a suspected prostitute into Zambia. Continue reading “Truck Driver Arrested Trying to “Import” a Prostitute”
Zim, SA cops tighten border security
Zimbabwe Republic Police and their South African counterparts have increased patrols along the Beitbridge Border Post in an effort to curb rampant cross-border car theft, following a new trend of criminals using donkeys to pull stolen cars across the Limpopo River into Zimbabwe. Continue reading “Zim, SA cops tighten border security”
Zimbabwean trio bust with R2m heroin at border post
Johannesburg – Police at Limpopo’s Beitbridge border post arrested three Zimbabwean nationals after heroin valued at R2 million was found in a truck headed to South Africa. Continue reading “Zimbabwean trio bust with R2m heroin at border post”
Vehicle sales down 10,4% in 7 months
SALES for new vehicles dropped 10,4% to 1 874 in the first seven months of the year, as people continue to prioritise resources amid low disposable income Continue reading “Vehicle sales down 10,4% in 7 months”
150% duty on second-hand vehicle imports
SPEAKER of the National Assembly Jacob Mudenda wants the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) to charge 150% in customs duty on second-hand vehicles, claiming Zimbabwe has become Japan’s largest warehouse of used cars. Continue reading “150% duty on second-hand vehicle imports”
Plot to Smuggle vehicle across Limpopo river foiled
Police have stopped suspected smugglers dead in their tracks in Limpopo attempting to smuggle a vehicle across the river. Continue reading “Plot to Smuggle vehicle across Limpopo river foiled”