Zimra scales up automation

BY PATRICIA SIBANDA
ZIMBABWE Revenue Authority (Zimra) says it will beef up its automation systems to ease pressure at the country’s border posts and introduce drones to monitor smuggling at unauthorised entry points.

“Zimra has, indeed, scaled up its automation drive to create a culture that embraces the use of digitised information by creating a business ecosystem characterised by databases that provide flexible and convenient technologically-based services through innovative initiatives,” said Zimra acting commissioner-general Rameck Masaire in Bulawayo during the commemoration of World Customs Day yesterday.

“We continue to increase our automation footprint, not only from a strategic planning perspective geared towards modernisation, but also as a direct response to COVID-19 threats, with measures aligned to social distancing, limited office staff presence, telecommuting, and the need for business continuity within COVID-19 restrictions.”

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