Skip to main content

Knowledge base

ZimbaLink Knowledge Base

Useful information for everyday decisions

Practical checks, trusted starting points and official sources for life, work and trade in Zimbabwe.

Information and links are a starting point. Confirm changing fees, status and eligibility with the authority before acting.

Safety

Check official records

Find the right authority before trusting a licence, professional, medicine or business claim.

  • Search the source directory by category.
  • Check the current result at the authority; a listing alone is not verification.

Safety

Buying a vehicle safely

Compare the vehicle, registration book, seller and clearance before payment.

  • The registered owner can check licensing status with ZINARA using their own ID.
  • Match the chassis number in person and arrange police clearance and CVR transfer.

Health

Care, pharmacies and medicines

Find care and check whether a medicine or pharmacy appears on an official register.

  • Impilo lists health services and facilities.
  • MCAZ publishes registers for medicines, licensed persons and premises.

Daily life

Documents and public services

Start with the responsible authority for IDs, passports, births, deaths and other official applications.

  • Check requirements and current fees on the government service page.
  • Keep identity numbers and personal documents on the authority's own portal.

Daily life

Weather and local utilities

Check official warnings and report electricity faults before travelling or planning work.

  • Weather alerts and forecasts can change quickly.
  • Use the electricity provider's official fault reporting service.

Money

Rates, tax and import costs

See the exchange-rate tool and check customs rules before budgeting an import.

  • Rates and charges need a date and official source.
  • Final duty assessments belong to ZIMRA.

Opportunity

Work and public tenders

Find jobs and contract opportunities, including official public tenders.

  • Review closing dates and conditions at the issuer.
  • Submit government bids through PRAZ's official system.

Opportunity

Agriculture and market prices

Find farm trade and compare dated commodity information.

  • Market prices are reference points, not guaranteed offers.
  • Check the date, grade, unit and market before agreeing a sale.

Safety

Property and accommodation

Inspect the place and establish who may sell or rent it before paying.

  • Ask for original ownership or authority documents.
  • Use a qualified professional and the responsible registry for title checks.

Safety

Buying goods and services

Compare sellers, delivery terms and refund expectations before paying.

  • Check the item, seller and total cost.
  • Use consumer protection channels for unresolved disputes.

Daily life

Transport and delivery

Check vehicle type, route, capacity, timing and total delivery charge.

  • Confirm what is insured or covered before dispatch.
  • Keep pickup and handover details in your order or message record.