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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Zimbabweans engaged in cross-border trade have expressed outrage after the Minister of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion Mthuli Ncube proposed to hike passport fees.<\/p>\n

Presenting the 2024 National Budget on Thursday, 30 November, Ncube proposed to raise the fee for an ordinary passport from US$120 to US$200 and for an emergency passport from US$220 to US$300 with effect from 01 January 2024.<\/p>\n

He said the additional revenue generated from the increase \u201cwill be ring-fenced towards road infrastructure development\u201d.<\/p>\n

Amid Zimbabwe\u2019s economic challenges, many people survive by doing cross-border trade, and therefore, for them, a passport is a vital tool of their trade.<\/p>\n

Thousands of unemployed Zimbabweans make a living by travelling, primarily to South Africa, Dubai and Turkey to buy goods unavailable or too expensive in Zimbabwe, for resale.<\/p>\n

Mavis Chiangwa travels to South Africa regularly to buy spare parts for cars for sale in Harare.<\/p>\n

She told BBC<\/b> that although her passport is valid for another five years, the proposed hike is too much. She said:<\/p>\n

The 67% increase is too high and will make it difficult for those wanting to apply for new passports or those renewing.<\/p>\n

Journalist and political commentator Hopewell Chin\u2019ono said the Zimbabwean Government \u201cwants to make money from the misery of Zimbabweans who are running away from ZANU PF\u2019s failed policies and corrupt rule.\u201d<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Zimbabwe<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. Zimbabweans engaged in cross-border trade have expressed outrage after the Minister of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion Mthuli Ncube proposed to hike passport fees. 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