move to lower the incoming duty free allowance per person from R1600 to R700.
“We review our charges for duty free quantity when we feel there is a need to do so and this is not done when the country is facing problems because even countries with well performing economies do the same we are only protecting our domestic markets, “said Pasi.
Economists have criticized the move, saying the government was acting out of desperation and wanted to milk desperate Zimbabweans crossing the Limpopo to buy basic necessities in South Africa.
“How can the government make such unfounded claims that they are protecting domestic markets when indeed they really know that there is no longer any market in Zimbabwe operating normally?” asked one economist. – Trust Matsilele
19.7.2007
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ZIMRA increases duty
BEITBRIDGE
THE Zimbabwe's duty collection organ Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) is set to increase its custom duties to raise funds for the cash-strapped government.
ZIMRA boss Gershom Pasi confirmed this when The Zimbabwean reached him for comment and defended the government's intended