THE Government has approved the review of levies, licences, fees, and permits on businesses by ministries, government departments, and agencies as Zimbabwe gears towards a favourable operating environment for companies.
Presenting the 22nd Post Cabinet Media Briefing in Harare this Tuesday, the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Dr Jenfan Muswere, revealed commitment by government towards easing the cost of doing business.
“His Excellency the President, Dr Emmerson Mnangagwa, at the beginning of the year highlighted the high level of levies, licences, fees and permits raising the costs of doing business in Zimbabwe. The President directed a review of levies, licences and permits across 12 sectors, in order to provide relief to business, government of Zimbabwe has directed the Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion in collaboration with the Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet and line Ministries to superintend and coordinate detailed sector review on levies, licences and permits,” he said.
An update regarding milestones in the tobacco industry was also outlined.
“Tobacco sales reached over 248 million killogrammes as of July 24, 2025, a notable rise from over 228 million killogrammes sold during the same period in 2024. The sales surge pushed the total value to over US$1.16 billion, a significant jump from over US$785 million in 2024,” Dr. Muswere said.
A report on President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s participation at the 2025 Liberation Movements Summit in South Africa was also tabled before the cabinet.
“The 2025 Liberation Movements Summit was held under the theme Defending the liberation gains, advancing integrated socio-economic development, strengthening solidarity for a better Africa, The summit’s objectives included providing a platform for liberation movements to foster learning, advancing regional socio economic development, addressing contemporary changes and building alliances with global allies to support justice and anti imperial solidarity,” Minister Muswere said.
Other key takeaways during this week’s cabinet session include an update on the 2024-25 summer crops marketing, an update on foreign relations and international trade policy, and a report on priority projects for the second 100-day cycle of 2025, among others.
