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When minerals and farms collide: Finding a path for Zim’s land, mining disputes

WHEN mining licences are issued for land that is already being farmed, the result in Zimbabwe is predictable: acrimony, contested ministerial decisions and increasingly litigation.

By John Laisani Sep. 23, 2025

When minerals and farms collide: Finding a path for Zim’s land, mining disputes

Tourism players call for full implementation of new regulations

Tourism Business Council of Zimbabwe (TBCZ) is awaiting full implementation of the government’s pledge to cut levies, licence fees, and permits by 25%–30%

By Ruth Maseko Sep. 3, 2025

Tourism players call for full implementation of new regulations

Cafca profitability under threat from increased competition

OGIL is a blanket authorisation that allows for the import of most goods without the need for specific import licences or permits.

By Ruth Maseko Aug. 20, 2025

Cafca profitability under threat from increased competition

For Pete’s sake, it’s time to cancel ZBC licence fees

The government and ZBC have proved to be intransigent to calls for reform and we cannot continue to reward this intransigence by paying licence fees.

By Nqaba Matshazi Aug. 10, 2025

For Pete’s sake, it’s time to cancel ZBC licence fees

Does Harare need our money to spend?

This time, its source is the new ZBC radio licence tax. Citizens are being asked to fund a state broadcaster that, for many, serves as little more than background

By Fungai Nota Jun. 20, 2025

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‘Licence law fuels informality, corruption’

The law has triggered uproar among motorists who cited clause 15 as discriminatory, as it targets vehicle owners specifically while exempting other segments of the population.

By Lawrence Maphosa Jun. 11, 2025