Zim chokes from cheap imports

THE proliferation of cheap products in Zimbabwe is causing sleepless nights for authorities whose efforts to stem the flow of smuggled goods into the country continue to encounter challenges, NewsDay has established.

Zimbabwean authorities, through the Consumer Protection Commission (CPC), working with other law enforcement agencies, are actively implementing an enforcement strategy against businesses that smuggle and sell substandard or counterfeit products.

The concerted effort is aimed at protecting consumers while ensuring fair competition on the marketplace,deterring illegal activities and upholding the integrity of legitimate businesses. 

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