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Zimra tightens grip on vehicle imports
Zimra commissioner general Regina Chinamasa told Standardbusiness that that the taxman had put in place measures to ensure compliance in the importation of cars.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Jun. 21, 2026
Trade deficit widens as exports slump
The statistical agency said manufacturing represented the largest portion of imports in both periods, with an increase from 89% in March 2026 to 91% in April 2026.
By SHARON ZEBRA and LESLEY KUFANDADA
Jun. 3, 2026
Trade deficit widens as exports slump
The statistical agency said manufacturing represented the largest portion of imports in both periods, with an increase from 89% in March 2026 to 91% in April 2026.
By SHARON ZEBRA and LESLEY KUFANDADA
Jun. 3, 2026
Confidence in Afreximbank deepens with US$2bn capital raise
Beyond crisis response, Denya said the bank remained focused on long-term industrialisation and reducing Africa’s reliance on imports.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Apr. 27, 2026
Why distribution networks are important to business success
DISTRIBUTION networks are pivotal to business success and determine whether markets truly thrive.
By Innocent Hadebe
Mar. 21, 2026
How Zim’s second-hand car boom is fuelling a hidden waste crisis
Customs officials at ports like Beitbridge and Chirundu are primarily tasked with assessing duty, checking for stolen vehicles, and ensuring documentation is in order.
By Nunurai Jena
Jan. 25, 2026
PPC rebounds after Zim tariff move
Volumes at Zimbabwe’s biggest cement maker, PPC, rose by 22% during the four months ended July 31, 2025, as demand surged, boosted by a 30% tariff on imports introduced in May
By CHEN WILLIAMS
Sep. 26, 2025
Addressing customs fraud and associated challenges
A customs system which is good at facilitating the speedy movement of imports and exports, at a reasonable cost, is essential for economic development
By Kevin Tutani
Aug. 1, 2025
Notes from South Korea’s rapid development
Significant exports of manufactured products only emerged around 1962, when they amounted to US$19 million, or 11% of total exports at the time.
By Kevin Tutani
Apr. 4, 2025
