Zimbabwe slashes business licence fees across 13 sectors

Cabinet approved a fresh round of licence fee reductions across 13 sectors of the economy as part of the Mop-Up Review of Licences, Permits, Levies and Fees. The reforms aim to improve Zimbabwe's ease of doing business. The review eliminated redundant licences and reduced costs for businesses. The government has been under pressure to streamline regulations and attract investment. The core vulnerability: Despite these reforms, Zimbabwe still ranks poorly in global ease of doing business indices, and implementation remains inconsistent.