The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) joined other government institutions, regional anti-corruption agencies and law enforcement bodies in commemorating the 2026 Africa Anti-Corruption Day held in Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North Province, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to promoting integrity in public service.



Held under the theme, "Scaling Up the Promotion of Integrity and Anti-Corruption Actions Across Africa," the commemorations brought together Zimbabwe, Botswana and Zambia in a united call to strengthen cross-border cooperation in combating corruption and safeguarding public resources for sustainable development.

ZIMRA participated alongside key institutions including the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC), the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS), the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), and other government agencies.


The Authority took part in the commemorative march through Victoria Falls, where participants raised public awareness on the importance of fighting corruption and cultivating a culture of integrity across all sectors of society.


The joint commemorations underscored the growing regional resolve to confront corruption through stronger partnerships and coordinated action under regional and continental anti-corruption frameworks.


Minister of State for Matabeleland North Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Honourable Richard Moyo who was the guest of honor attended the event alongside, Botswana's Minister for State President, Defence and Security, Mr Moeti Mohwasa, senior officials from the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission and their counterparts from Zambia, reflecting the increasing collaboration among neighbouring countries in the fight against corruption.


Addressing delegates, Mr Mohwasa said, “The success of Africa's anti-corruption efforts would ultimately depend on the strength of public institutions and the confidence citizens place in them”.

The commemorations come at a time when ZIMRA continues to strengthen its institutional integrity framework and intensify measures aimed at preventing, detecting and combating corruption. ZIMRA remains committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in revenue administration while fostering a transparent and accountable organisational culture.


Through continuous integrity awareness programmes, strengthened internal controls and collaboration with national and regional stakeholders, ZIMRA is reinforcing its zero-tolerance stance against corruption as it strives to deliver efficient, fair and trusted tax and customs administration services.


The Authority's participation in the Africa Anti-Corruption Day commemorations reflects its recognition that combating corruption is a shared responsibility requiring collective action from governments, institutions, businesses and citizens alike.



By promoting integrity in all its operations, ZIMRA continues to contribute towards building public trust, protecting national revenue and supporting Zimbabwe's broader socio-economic development agenda.

Station: Beitbridge
Date of Incident: 31 October 2025
Time of Incident: 0600 hrs

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) wishes to announce the successful seizure of contraband goods, including 780 kgs of marijuana, 720 units of Benylin, 234 units of Astrapain, and 561 units of Broncleer from a CB Coaches bus in transit to Malawi.

This operation is part of ZIMRA's ongoing efforts to combat smuggling, drug abuse, and corruption, aligning with our civil protection mandate.

On 31 October, during the handover process, ZIMRA officials received intelligence from national enforcement agents regarding potential contraband on a CB Coaches bus. Upon inspection, the crew admitted to transporting Broncleer. Following this admission, ZIMRA officials conducted a thorough search, revealing:

• 43 bales of marijuana weighing approximately 719 kgs
• 69 small packages weighing about 71 kgs
• 234 units of Astrapain
• 561 units of Broncleer
• 720 units of Benylin

The contraband was cleverly concealed using 45 comforters. The bus was crewed by six individuals, two of whom were arrested; the remaining crew members escaped and are yet to be accounted for.

The street value of the seized marijuana is estimated at USD 78,000, while the restricted medicines are valued at USD 16,200.

ZIMRA recognizes the pressing need to address the growing drug abuse problem in our communities. To mitigate such incidents in the future, we have been enhancing  client education regarding controlled goods, imposing penalties for importing controlled substances and continuing physical and random searches of transit vehicles. Additionally, we will employ K9 units and intensify searches to improve detection rates and ensure compliance with national regulations and laws.

ZIMRA remains steadfast in its zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, smuggling, and drug abuse. We are committed to protecting our citizens and maintaining the integrity of our borders.

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Issued on behalf of ZIMRA by Mr Gladman Njanji, Marketing and Corporate Affairs Executive

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Harare, 12 July 2025:  The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) remains firmly on course to meet its 2025 annual revenue target of USD $7.2 billion, having already achieved USD $3.21 billion in net collections by mid-year against a target of USD $3.13 billion, the Commissioner General, Ms. Regina Chinamasa, told Parliament yesterday.

Appearing before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Budget, Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, Ms. Chinamasa outlined the Authority’s performance and key strategies being deployed to bolster revenue mobilisation.

The committee, chaired by Honourable Dr. Energy Mutodi, engaged the ZIMRA delegation on fiscal, operational, and policy implementation matters impacting national revenue collection.

Ms. Chinamasa attributed the positive performance to enhanced compliance and sustained implementation of strategic initiatives such as the Block Management System and post-clearance audits.

“We are witnessing encouraging compliance trends in the informal sector, thanks to the Block Management System introduced in 2024. Our regional kiosk facilities are empowering SMEs without access to digital platforms and ensuring inclusivity in our tax net,” she said.

She further noted that ZIMRA is targeting a tax-to-GDP ratio of 18% in 2025 although the recently released rebased GDP statistics for 2024 indicate a lower ratio for last year.  In line with sentiments from key development partners, tax collections should rise following the increase in GDP. 

However, she acknowledged that legacy debts of up to USD $800 million continue to constrain ZIMRA’s operational flexibility.

On customs operations, the Commissioner General reported that the deployment of drones at Beitbridge, Plumtree, and Forbes border posts had enhanced surveillance and yielded significant interceptions.

She also called for full integration of all border agencies into the Zimbabwe Electronic Single Window to improve efficiency and reduce cargo and passenger dwell times.

Challenges highlighted during the session included funding constraints for digitalisation, legislative misalignment on wealth tax, and the urgent need to modernise customs infrastructure.

In his remarks, Honourable Dr. Energy Mutodi underscored the critical role of ZIMRA in national development and affirmed the Committee’s commitment to strengthening the Authority’s capacity.

“As a committee, we need to support and capacitate ZIMRA given its strategic role in the country’s revenue collection matrix. Our oversight role entails ensuring effective policy implementation at that entity, hence our vested interest,” said Dr. Mutodi.

The committee also resolved to undertake a nationwide tour of major border posts, beginning with Beitbridge, to gain firsthand insight into ZIMRA’s operations, infrastructure needs, and digitalisation efforts.

By Inzwirashe C. Muwonwa

The Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes has invited Zimbabwe to sign the Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters (MAAC). This is a significant achievement for the country in its quest to expand its domestic revenue base through the exchange of information (EOI).

Zimbabwe joined the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information in April 2023 and signed up to join the MAAC in March 2025. The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) is the lead organization and has established an Exchange of Information Unit that became operational on January 1, 2024. The unit has gone through a rigorous process to join the MAAC, which included a questionnaire that scrutinizes the exchange of information in practice as well as the country’s legal framework to ensure the confidentiality of sensitive information and the protection of taxpayer data.

Currently, Zimbabwe has 19 agreements for the Elimination of Double Taxation with respect to Tax on Income and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion (DTAs) in force, which the EOI Unit uses to exchange information with other jurisdictions. This limits the unit, as several cross-border activities, such as transfer pricing and other forms of illicit financial flows, occur in countries with which Zimbabwe does not have bilateral agreements. Once ratified and in force, the MAAC will become a solution, allowing for the exchange of information with the 150 countries that have signed and ratified the instrument.

The MAAC provides for all possible forms of administrative cooperation between the parties in the assessment and collection of taxes, particularly aimed at combating tax avoidance and evasion. It was developed jointly by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Council of Europe in 1988 and amended by Protocol in 2010. It is currently the most comprehensive multilateral instrument available for all forms of tax cooperation to tackle tax evasion and avoidance.

By Nyamandwe Jane T.

Deep in between the mountains in Manicaland, lies a place of magnificent scenery and serenity. However, it is not only the trees and   rivers that will take your breath away, it is the cleanliness that will steal your heart and never give it back.

It was a cloudy day, the sky was overcast and temperatures oscillated between thirteen and fifteen degrees Celsius. As the cold breeze caressed their cheeks, and the leaves of nearby trees whistled softly in their ears, the ZIMRA Mutare and ZIMPARKS teams took to the task of clean-up.

Led by the Station Manager Mrs. Chahwanda and supervisors Mrs. Chitumba and Mr. Mwadziwana, the team industriously swept dirt away from vicinity of their workplace. Bracing the cold was not a duty but a symbolic act of a team that shows up against all odds. It was an act of bravery and a show of commitment to a greater cause.

Chattering away as they rid their premises of litter, the Mutare team reinforced the power of teamwork and strengthened their bond as workmates. Passers-by and other members of the public held them in veneration as they witnessed Tax administrators and Parks officials endorse a national campaign that enhances hygiene across the country.

Mutare- the station that shows and shines!

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority, (ZIMRA) held the annual Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) stakeholders’ breakfast meeting at Holiday Inn Hotel, Bulawayo on April 24, 2025. The event was held under the theme, "Industrialisation: Crafting an Integrated Economic Landscape.

The ZIMRA annual event which seeks to create good rapport with its stakeholders was meant to discuss issues that relate to tax collection and to address clients’ pain points.

Addressing guests at the event, Vice Board Chairperson for ZIMRA, Mrs Josephime Matambo highlighted the need for ZIMRA and its stakeholders to continuously elevate the economy through creating synergies that improve the economic landscape.

“We keep looking forward hosting you each year as we have seen the need to engage you our stakeholders for industrial and economic development. We laud business for the hard work and continued effort you put in growing the industry and the economy,” said Mrs Matambo.

ZIMRA supports industry growth by streamlining tax administration, facilitating trade and providing advisory services to the government on fiscal and economic matters. ZIMRA exhibited under the theme, “Enhancing tax Compliance for sustainable industrial growth.”

In attendance at the breakfast meeting were ZIMRA Board members, Dr Ruth Ncube, Mr Bongani Khumalo, Mr Memory Nguwi and Dr Paradza Paradza, Acting Commissioner General Mr Misheck Govha, Executive Management, management and staff of ZIMRA, stakeholders, captains of industry and clients.

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) recently hosted the Southern Africa Inter-Revenue Games tournament, where Zambia and Lesotho dominated by winning most of the medals.

Held from April 18 to April 20, 2025, the tournament featured competing teams in various sports, including soccer, netball, volleyball, pool, darts, chess, basketball, table tennis, tug of war, and athletics.

SAIRAG Eswathini vs Lesotho chess tournament

Zimbabwe performed relatively well in several team events, with ZIMRA’s soccer team overpowering the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) 3-1. The ZIMRA netball team also recorded impressive wins, defeating Lesotho 21-19 and NamRA 31-20. The Eswatini Revenue Service secured a silver medal in the women’s darts category and finished third in men’s table tennis. The Malawi Revenue Authority participated in all events, bringing excitement and embodying the spirit of ubuntu and togetherness that defines the SAIRAG games.

Athletes from Malawi, Namibia, Eswatini, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, and Botswana competed in volleyball, pool, darts, chess, football, netball, basketball, table tennis, tug of war, and athletics. The Inter-Revenue Games have been held annually since 2012, allowing revenue administrators from Southern Africa to compete against each other across a range of activities.

ZIMRA last hosted these games in Zimbabwe in 2015. The Zambia Revenue Authority took home most of the top awards, with Lesotho following closely in second place, while the host, ZIMRA, finished third overall in the tournament.

SAIRAG volley ball

Spectators were able to follow the excitement through live updates shared on ZIMRA’s official Facebook page, and the host country extended warm hospitality to hundreds of visiting athletes and officials.

The closing ceremony featured local superstar Jah Prayzer, who brought the games to an electrifying close with an unforgettable evening of music, emotion, and culture.

Jah Prayzah performs at the closing ceremony

By Severino Garah

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) took center stage at the Southern Region MINEX Exhibition and Conference held at the Gresham Primary Grounds in Zvishavane as the Authority shared taxation matters.

Held under the theme "Driving Sustainable Mining Growth: Looking at Growth, Safety, Environment, and Taxes," the expo attracted key industry stakeholders, including Mr Khumbulani Mlangeni, the Provincial Director for Mines in the Midlands Province and the Honorable Mecky Jaravaza, Member of Parliament for Zvishavane-Ngezi.

Organized by MINEX in partnership with the Zimbabwe Small-scale Mining and Heritage Council (ZIMSHEC), the event focused on the urgent need to stimulate growth within the small-scale mining sector while addressing significant challenges and opportunities.

As a principal regulatory authority, ZIMRA’s participation underscored its commitment to supporting miners through knowledge dissemination on taxation and customs duties – essential elements in fostering a conducive environment for operational success.

During the event, ZIMRA officials, Simon Ganyani and Maburutse delivered a compelling presentation on the "Application of Domestic and Customs Duties in the Mining Industry."

They emphasized the vital role that tax compliance plays in promoting sustainable mining practices and securing the future of small-scale operations.

"This is commendable. We appreciate what ZIMRA is doing to educate the masses on taxation and customs. I have learned a lot today and wish to start complying," said Mr. Makomo, a miner from the Zvishavane area, reflecting the sentiments of many attendees.

The MINEX Expo is renowned for being a gathering point where small-scale miners from the Southern Region converge to discuss the current state of the mining industry.

The 2025 edition was particularly notable for fostering collaboration among miners, government representatives, and financial institutions.

Mr Munyaradzi Hwengere, the MINEX Chairman, expressed his gratitude toward ZIMRA for its proactive engagement in helping miners professionalize their operations.

The event shines a light on the urgent need for collective efforts to empower the mining community, especially young miners who are the future of the industry.

As ZIMRA continues to be a pivotal force in shaping the regulatory framework, the mining sector is hopeful that such educational initiatives will lead to enhanced compliance and industry growth.

Sponsors, including key players like Mimosa, FirstLink Insurance, Old Mutual, CABS Bank, ZB Bank, ZIMRA and the Mining Industry Pension Fund, contributed to the success of the expo, reinforcing partnerships that are crucial for the industry's sustainability.

As the Southern Region MINEX Expo concluded, it became evident that informed miners, backed by sound taxation knowledge, are essential to driving sustainable growth in Zimbabwe's mining landscape.