- The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) has officially launched the E-Regulations Portal
- The platform is designed to enhance transparency, efficiency, and predictability in the bureaucratic processes that investors, businesses
- Zimbabwe has faced criticism for complex administrative systems and policy inconsistencies that deter both domestic and foreign investors
Harare - The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) has officially launched the E-Regulations Portal , a digital platform that seeks to provide clear, structured, and publicly accessible information on investment related administrative procedures across government departments according to the latest circular.
The platform is expected to bring transparency, efficiency, and predictability to the bureaucratic processes that investors, businesses, and citizens navigate when engaging with Zimbabwe’s public institutions.
‘’ The portal is designed to improve the transparency, accessibility, and efficiency of investment-related administrative procedure in Zimbabwe,’’ the company said.
The E-Regulations Portal will serve as a centralised digital repository that documents, organises, and publishes regulations, procedures, costs, forms, contact details, and relevant legal texts required for conducting business in Zimbabwe.
According to the company , the platform is aligned with Zimbabwe’s broader goals to attract local and foreign direct investment by improving the ease of doing business and eliminating information asymmetry that has long discouraged investment.
It is part of Zimbabwe’s economic reform agenda that prioritises governance, digital transformation, and the revival of investor confidence.
Zimbabwe has historically faced criticism for complex administrative systems, policy inconsistencies, and a lack of transparency all of which deter both domestic entrepreneurs and foreign investors.
The World Bank’s last Ease of Doing Business Index placed Zimbabwe at a low global ranking, citing unwieldly regulations and unpredictable licensing procedures.
The E-Regulations Portal seeks to reverse this trend by aligning with global best practices in investment governance, such as those championed by UNCTAD’s eRegulations system, which has been adopted in over 50 countries.
The platform was developed with technical assistance from UNCTAD to ensure compatibility with international investment facilitation standards.
This digital reform is unfolding against a backdrop of economic recalibration in Zimbabwe, The government needs to work on stabilise the macroeconomic environment, re-engage with international partners, and boost investor confidence.
In line with Vision 2030, which seeks to transform Zimbabwe into an upper-middle-income economy, digital governance platforms like the E-Regulations Portal are essential to modernising state institutions.
The new development also complements other key initiatives such as the Zimbabwe National Investment Policy, the One-Stop Investment Services Centre (OSISC), and the ongoing fiscal and monetary policy reforms under the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe.
While much attention is often placed on attracting foreign capital, the portal also holds promise for Zimbabwe’s vibrant informal economy and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
These enterprises often lack access to legal or procedural information and are vulnerable to arbitrary enforcement and corruption therefore making investment procedures publicly accessible, ZIDA’s platform empowers small businesses to formalise and grow within the formal economy.
To ensure the success of the E-Regulations Portal, its design and accessibility must be complemented by strong government commitment and effective institutional coordination to maintain accurate and enforceable content.
If fully implemented and supported, the portal could become a cornerstone of Zimbabwe’s digital governance architecture, unlocking efficiencies that have eluded the country for decades.
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