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September 11, 2025 Ahmed Hassan - World News Editor World

summary of fee Reductions & Abolitions for Zimbabwe’s Agriculture Sector

This article details significant reductions and abolitions of fees impacting Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector, aimed at lowering the cost of doing business and stimulating growth. Here’s a breakdown of the key changes:

1. Farm & Processor Registration:

AMA Farm Registration: Reduced to a flat US$1 (previously US$1-US$5 depending on farm size).
 Farm Registration Certificates: Abolished for small-scale farmers; reduced to a flat US$50 for medium & large-scale farmers (previously US$20-US$200).
Dairy Processor Registration: Reduced from US$350 annually to a one-time US$50 fee.
 Feed Processor Registration: Reduced to a flat US$20 (previously US$150-US$250).

2. Abolished Fees/Permits:

AMA Livestock Development Levy
 EMA Effluent & Solid Waste Disposal fee
EMA Generator Levy
 Livestock movement Clearance (RDC & Police)
Bio Safety Permit
 Borehole/Water Abstraction Cost
Water Use Fee
 Health Certificate
Food Handler Health Certificate
 Cattle Levy
RDC Dairy Permit
 Consignment Based Conformity Assessment
NBAZ Compliance
 AMA Feed Processor Registration Renewal

3. reduced Fees:

Livestock Movement Clearance: Reduced to US$5 per herd (down from US$10 per beast).
 Livestock Genetics Import Permit: Reduced from US$100 to US$20.
Dairy Export Registration: Reduced from US$900 to US$10. Meat Export registration: Reduced from US$500 to US$100.
Agricultural Export Permit: Reduced from US$70 to US$10.
 Local Authority Health Certificate: Reduced from US$300 to US$100.
Abattoir Establishment Fee: Reduced from US$350 to US$50.
 Veterinary Abattoir Registration: Capped at a flat US$100 (down from US$600).
EMA Effluent & Waste Disposal (Dairy): Reduced from US$800 to US$100.
 Environmental Impact Assessment Licence: Reduced from 1.5% of project value to 0.05%, capped at US$100,000 and payable during operations.

Overall Impact:

the government aims to:

Lower the cost of doing business, especially for SMEs.
 Encourage investment and exports.
Create jobs and stimulate rural development.
 Improve competitiveness.

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