Adolf Garikai Gomwe

PRESS STATEMENT ON THE REVIEW OF BUSINESS REGULATIONS FOR LIVESTOCK AND DAIRY FARMING AND THE STOCKFEED SUB-SECTORS Government has launched sweeping Ease of Doing Business reforms in the livestock, dairy & stockfeed sectors that has seen 20+ permits & levies scrapped or reduced, compliance costs slashed,investment encouraged and jobs & rural livelihoods boosted. These reforms align with HE President @edmnangagwa’s vision under the mantra: “Zimbabwe is Open for Business.” KEY REFORMS INTRODUCED Registration Fees • AMA farm reg. fee: now $1 flat • Small/medium farmers: no certificate fee • Dairy processor reg.: cut from $350 to $50 (once-off) • Feed mfg. reg.: now $20 flat fee Livestock Movement Permits • Local authority duplicate permits: Abolished • Clearance fees: cut from $10 per animal → $5 per herd Import/Export Permits • Livestock genetics import: $100 → $20 • Dairy exports: $900 → $10 • Meat export: $500 → $100 Health & Safety Compliance • Health certificate: $300 → $100 • Abattoir setup fee: $350 → $50 • Veterinary reg.: $600 → $100 • Food handler health certs scrapped EMA Fees • Effluent disposal: $800 → $100 Water & Environment •ZINWA abstraction fees abolished •Groundwater permit: $10/farm •EIA Licence: cut from 1.5% → 0.05% of project value (capped at $100,000) Other Removals • AMA livestock levy • Biosafety permit • CBCA certificate These changes will: •Lower costs for farmers & SMEs •Encourage formalisation •Attract investment •Boost productivity •Support rural jobs & development These reforms will extend to other sectors, including: •Transport •Tourism •Retail & more. Full breakdown of the reforms is available in the official press statement by Hon. Prof. @MthuliNcube, Minister of Finance, attached below.