Month: July 2026

By Thomas Pablo Mapako . Dr. Thomas Tafirenyika Mapfumo, affectionately known as Mukanya or the Lion of Zimbabwe, is set to grace Harare with his iconic Chimurenga sounds once again. The legendary musician has accepted invitations to perform at Jah Prayzah’s wedding in August and Sir Wicknell Chivayo’s birthday housewarming celebration later in the year. Reports indicate each performance commands a substantial fee of $500,000 , the highest ever for a Zimbabwean artist , marking a triumphant return after years in exile. This is not charity work. Mukanya is coming home to do his favorite job: making music that...

By Leonnel Mhuka The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has announced a Flexible Customs Administration Mechanism aimed at easing the return of Zimbabweans from South Africa by offering duty-free clearance for personal belongings, rebates on pre-owned business equipment, and duty suspension on one motor vehicle, subject to existing regulations. The arrangement, approved by the Ministry of Finance, is intended to facilitate the repatriation of Zimbabwean citizens while maintaining customs compliance through verification measures. According to the public notice, on June 30, returning residents will be allowed to bring in household goods duty-free, import used business equipment under rebate facilities, and clear one vehicle...