Zimbabwe Removes PSV Driver Retesting as Transport Fees Are Slashed

Zimbabwe Removes Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Retesting 

The Government has scrapped the requirement for public service vehicle (PSV) drivers to undergo retesting with immediate effect, marking a major shift in Zimbabwe’s transport regulatory system.

Authorities have advised law enforcement agencies nationwide that the retesting requirement has been withdrawn and should no longer be enforced, The Herald reveals.

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Move Aimed at Improving Business Environment

The decision forms part of broader reforms aimed at reducing bureaucracy and creating a more efficient, cost-effective transport sector. The Government says the move reflects its commitment to modernising regulations while supporting operators and drivers.

Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona said the reforms are designed to improve ease of doing business and eliminate unnecessary administrative burdens.

Fees Reviewed Across Key Transport Agencies

In addition to removing retesting, the Government has approved a review of fees charged by key transport institutions, including the Central Vehicle Registry (CVR), Road Motor Transportation (RMT), and the Vehicle Inspection Department (VID).

The review focuses on lowering costs across both passenger and freight transport sectors, particularly where charges were viewed as excessive, overlapping, or restrictive to operations.

Cabinet Directive Drives Cost Reductions

Minister Mhona said the reforms stem from a directive issued by President Emmerson Mnangagwa during the first Cabinet meeting of 2025, which ordered a comprehensive reduction of taxes, licences, permits, and regulatory fees across government departments.

The objective, he said, was to cut high administrative costs, streamline regulations, and enhance Zimbabwe’s economic competitiveness.

Areas Targeted for Reform

According to the minister, the review has specifically addressed licensing fees, duplicative permit charges, compliance levies considered punitive, and transactional fees that slow down transport operations.

New Regulations Gazetted

To give legal force to the changes, Statutory Instruments 6 of 2026 and 10 of 2026 were gazetted earlier this month. The regulations formalise significant reductions in CVR, RMT, and VID fees.

Minister Mhona urged drivers, vehicle owners, and transport operators to familiarise themselves with the revised framework and continue complying with road traffic regulations as the new measures take effect.

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