Government partially lifts ban on importation of cars more than 10 years old

THE Government of Zimbabwe has relaxed the ban on the importation of cars that were manufactured more than 10 years ago, for Diplomats, returning residents and inherited cars.

Earlier this year, the Government through SI 54 of 2024 Control of Goods (Import and Export) (Commerce) (Amendment), banned Citizens from importing cars that are more than 10 years old.

SI 111 [CAP. 14:05] Control of Goods (Import and Export) (Commerce) (Amendment) Regulations. 2024 (No. 11) 2024 specifies that specific people can import cars over ten years from the date of manufacture if they meet certain criteria.

“It is hereby notified that the Minister of Industry and Commerce, in terms of section 4(1) of the Control of Goods (Import and Export) (Commerce) Regulations, 1974, published in Rhodesia Government Notice 766 of 1974, hereby makes the following regulations:-Notwithstanding section 3(1), second-hand motor vehicles aged ten years and above belonging to the following shall be allowed entry into Zimbabwe, deceased estates (inherited motor vehicles); or diplomats returning to Zimbabwe from their postings abroad; or returning residents,” reads the statement.