Blog – EAA ZIMBABWE

Ministry of Industry and Commerce expands CBCA programme

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has engaged two additional service providers for its Consignment Based Conformity Assessment (CBCA) programme, aimed at enhancing the efficiency and capacity of import quality verification. The expansion, which came into effect on August 1, 2025, brings the total number of accredited providers to six. The CBCA programme is a […]

Civil Servant Rebate Procedures for Importing Motor Vehicles in Zimbabwe — and the Role of EAA

What is the Civil Servants’ Vehicle Rebate Scheme Recent Regulatory Updates & Tightened Controls As a result, authorities including the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) and ZIMRA have begun investigations and seizures of vehicles imported under fraudulent rebate claims. Over 250 vehicles have reportedly been seized in one crackdown of 2024. herald+1 Why Conformity Inspection & […]

Understanding EAA Japan and Its Role in Vehicle Imports for Zimbabwe (with 2025 Re-Appointment & National Context)

The international market for used motor vehicles remains a critical channel for Zimbabwean buyers; many Zimbabweans purchase right-hand drive used cars from Japan, Europe and America . To improve the integrity, safety, and regulation of such imports, the Zimbabwean government — through the Consignment‑Based Conformity Assessment Programme (CBCA) — works with certified pre-export inspection agencies. […]

Returning Resident Requirements to Bring a Car Duty-Free into Zimbabwe (2025 Immigrant Rebate Guide)

If you are returning to Zimbabwe and planning to import your car or personal goods, the Immigrants Rebate allows you to bring one motor vehicle duty-free. However, VAT is still payable, and several strict requirements must be met. This guide explains everything you need to know, including the difference between long-term and short-term returning residents, […]