By Chenayi Mack-Maponga and Mavis Njera

 It was a joyful moment when the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) graced Alpha Cottages Home and Mucheke Old People’s Homes in Masvingo on August 14 to donate an assortment of groceries in once again another good Samaritan’s act of fulfilling needs to Homes around the country. The Authority made a donation of mealie meal, cooking oil, detergents, beans, washing soap, sugar among other food items.

This year the ZIMRA Charity Trust is reaching out and taking care of needy communities through grocery donations. More donations will be done at other selected Homes.

By Chenayi Mack-Maponga

In its continued efforts to positively affect the society, the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) Charity Trust held its annual Charity Ball on December 5, 2019 at The Rainbow Towers Hotel.

The Ball which is a meant to fundraise towards Charity was held under the theme “ZIMRA: Empowering communities through positive partnerships.”

Introducing the guest of honour, Commissioner General of ZIMRA Ms Faith Mazani said that this year’s edition was unique and special owing to selfless giving exhibited by corporate partnerships and the work of called individuals such as the guest of honour at the function.

“As I introduce the guest of honour at this function, I would like to let you know that we have a special woman among us who has given her life to advance the interests of less advantaged people. It is because of you our valued partners that we have managed to support the work and ministry that she and many others do to take care of the less privileged.  I am indebted to all of you for lending a hand to the needy,” said Ms Mazani.”

Giving her keynote address, Administrator of Bhumudzo Old Peoples Home, Major Christia Nyaruberu of the Salvation Army Church said this year’s theme was well suited to ZIMRA’s everyday business.

“I know not many of us will readily agree that we are in partnership with the taxman but we are. Despite sometimes being in an uneasy marriage of convenience with the taxman the reality is every day we partner ZIMRA through our day-to-day transactions to ensure that ZIMRA provides funding for much needed national and social projects.

In fact ZIMRA already recognises the need for strong partnerships and has as part of its four strategic pillars Partnerships as a standalone strategic thrust. Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to thank you for continuing to support the welfare of the socially disadvantaged citizens especially when for most of you your core business is to make a profit. I am here representing Bhumudzo Old peoples Home and the Home and the work it does is living testimony of the importance of your support.

Bhumudzo is one the direct beneficiaries of this ZIMRA Charity Ball. In 2018, Commissioner General, Ms Faith Mazani, and her team officially handed over a Green House to Bhumudzo Old People’s home over and above similar support over the years.

The Annual Charity Ball has been a tradition at ZIMRA, it has been carried out religiously each year. Every year the Authority holds the Charity Ball and invites organisations to participate by purchasing a dinner table.

List of 2019 ZIMRA Charity Partners:

Platinum sponsor

Old Mutual

Diamond sponsorship

CBZ

Gold Sponsorship

Schweppes

First Mutual

Pacific

Zimplats

Standard Sponsorship

Freight World

PSMAS

Seedco

Airforce of Zimbabwe

Nyaradzo

FBC

Kantor and Immerman

Econet Wireless

Deloitte

Dairibord

Telecel

Delta Corporation

Zimpapers

Netone

Mimosa Mine

ZB Bank

Waverly Blankets

NMB

The Commissioner General hereby notifies its valued clients to access their Tax Clearances (ITF263) for the year 2020 as from the following dates:

1. Large Clients and All Medium           - From the 21^th of November 2019
2. All Small Clients - From the 1^st of December 2019

Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) wishes to advise its valued compliant clients to access their Tax Clearances online. For further inquiries, please contact or the visit your nearest ZIMRA offices for more information.

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The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) wishes to advise its valued clients that the following motor vehicles have remained uncleared at Beitbridge Border Post for more than the statutory 60 days detention period and are now due for disposal by rummage sale.

Please Note: If the vehicles remain uncleared by 26^th November 2011, they will be disposed off through a public auction (rummage sale) without any further notice.

Commissioner General                                                                                                 Public Notice No. 20 of 2011 

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority would like to inform all valued clients and stakeholders that with effect from 1 November 2010, all imported motor vehicles in transit shall not be driven on any road in Zimbabwe.

This follows the amendment of Section 234 of the Customs and Excise Act, which states that motor vehicles in transit  must be transported on a long-haul motor vehicle carrier with effect from 1 November, 2010.

Please abide by this new legislation for safe and smooth trade and travel.

1. Customs dogs and their handlers help protect a country’s economy by prohibiting smuggling that costs the country millions. These dogs save lives indirectly, by stopping dangerous substances or illegal products from entering or exiting the country.

2. Dogs sense of smell is so powerful that they can detect a single drop of a different liquid in an Olympic-sized swimming pool.

3. The official Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) K9 programme began publicly
   in 2013.

4. A customs dog can screen hundreds of passengers and their luggage in minutes, much faster than human officers can achieve alone.

5. Sniffer dogs don’t work all day. They get breaks, playtime, and rest because scent work is physically tiring.

6. K9 Officers have to rotate their dogs between intense work and rest, because smell detection is mentally taxing.

7. Dogs are taught to give a signal (like sitting, staring, or pawing) when they detect what they’re trained for. Most customs dogs are ‘passive detectors’ - instead of barking or scratching, they simply sit or stare at their handler as an alert of a detection.

8. They can smell up to 100,000 times better than humans. Their noses can pick up tiny scent particles humans can’t even imagine.

9. A dog’s nose has up to 300 million scent receptors, while humans have about 5 million.

10. Dogs do not actually smell ‘stronger’- they smell separately, which means they can detect each ingredient of a scent one by one.

11. Primary detection targets include drugs, contraband medicine and alcohol, currency, and prohibited agricultural products. ZIMRA K9s have been used in multiple drug and contraband seizures.

12. These dogs learn to ignore common travel smells (perfumes, smell of food, clothing scent) and focus only on what they are trained to detect.

13. A customs dog’s career usually lasts 8-10 years; after which they must retire.

Taxpayer registration is a key requirement under Zimbabwean tax laws, ensuring that all individuals and entities conducting business are properly accounted for within the national tax system. The introduction of the ZIMRA TaRMS Self-Service Portal (SSP) has modernised this process by providing a convenient, digital platform for taxpayers to register, update information, submit documents, and manage their obligations. The system enhances transparency, improves service delivery, and supports efficient compliance monitoring.

To register as a taxpayer you are required to visit ZIMRA’s online TaRMS Self-Service Portal (SSP) https://mytaxselfservice.zimra.co.zw/auth/login?returnUrl=%2F

A Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is issued upon successful registration. 

Who Needs to Register?

Registration is mandatory for:

• All persons carrying out any trade or business in Zimbabwe.

How to Register Online (New Taxpayers)

The process is done electronically via the ZIMRA TARMS platform. 

1. Visit the Portal: Go to the official TARMS Self-Service Portal.

https://mytaxselfservice.zimra.co.zw/auth/login?returnUrl=%2F

Sign Up: Click the "Sign Up" link to create a user account, providing your personal details, username, email, phone number and create a password.

2. Activate Account: An activation link will be sent to your email address. Click the link to activate your account by setting up your password.
3. Log In: Log into the SSP using your username and password. A verification code is sent to your email and phone number that gives you access to your account.
4. Complete Registration: Select the appropriate option:
   • Register as an Individual
   • Register as an Organization
   • Register as a Representative of a Deceased Taxpayer
   • Register with existing BP Number

Fill in all the forms from the selected option and attach all needed supporting documents then you submit you application for approval by the ZIMRA official with approval rights.

5. Obtain TIN: ZIMRA officials will review the application. Upon approval, a TIN will be allocated, and you can trace the approval process on the applications page. 

6. Finish the process by logging in and select the bank that you will be using to make payments.

Registering on the TARMS Self-Service Portal is the first step toward full tax compliance. By completing the online registration process and obtaining a TIN, taxpayers gain access to essential services such as e-filing, e-payments, and automated tax clearance issuance. ZIMRA encourages all persons conducting business in Zimbabwe to utilize the SSP platform for seamless, reliable, and secure tax administration. Compliance not only ensures adherence to the law but also contributes to national development through improved revenue collection.