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Zimbabwe Legislator Calls for Tax Exemptions and Local Manufacturing of Assistive Devices

1 report, 1 independent Updated Thu 00:00
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What happened

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During a pre-budget seminar in Bulawayo, a ZANU PF Goromonzi West legislator spoke about economic opportunities for women with disabilities. She urged the government to ensure women with disabilities access loans through the Women’s Empowerment Bank rather than relying on social welfare support. She also called on the Ministry of Finance to grant a 100% exemption from customs duty and VAT on assistive devices.

From newzimbabwe.com

Why it matters

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The proposals address barriers to economic participation for persons with disabilities by advocating for regulatory changes and investment. Specifically, the call for duty exemptions and local manufacturing aims to reduce the cost and improve the availability of essential assistive devices in Zimbabwe.

From newzimbabwe.com

Who's involved

  • governmentThe government is the subject of the proposals regarding social welfare and tax exemptions.
  • ZimbabweThe sovereign state where the seminar took place and where the policies apply.
  • BulawayoThe city in Zimbabwe where the pre-budget seminar was held.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • governmentSpeculative

    The government might face new regulatory demands regarding tax exemptions and investment in local manufacturing.

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