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Zimbabwe tech policy & regulation

What is on the books and what is moving in Zimbabwe across data governance, fintech and payments, cybersecurity, e-commerce, competition and digital taxation. Updated continuously from regulator sites, ministries and other official, verifiable sources.

Instruments we track in Zimbabwe

  • Data Governance · In Force

    Zimbabwe Cyber and Data Protection Act 2021

    Combined cybercrime and data protection statute; POTRAZ designated as the Data Protection Authority.

  • Digital Taxation · In Force

    Zimbabwe Digital Services Tax (Finance Act 2019)

    5% withholding on revenue earned by foreign satellite broadcasters and e-commerce platforms.

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