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E-Government Portal Launch Speeds Up Business Registration Processing Time

Online registry integration reduces wait times from 14 days to 48 hours, achieving digital economy targets.

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Tinashe Makura Senior Investigative Journalist
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Published 29 August 2026 • 11:27 am
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Updated 1 September 2026 • 12:27 pm
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Read time 5 min read

Faster business registration through digital services

The new portal brings key registration steps into one online process, reducing paperwork and allowing applicants to track the progress of their submissions.

The platform’s long-term impact will depend on uptime, user support, data protection, and access for businesses with limited connectivity.

NDS2 commitment details

Target: Reduce company registration processing time from 14 days to 48 hours.

Promise: Modernize the online business registry to lower registration lead times.

Public impact: New and existing businesses should spend less time waiting for registration, reducing administrative costs and making it easier to start or formalize a business.

Status: On-track Next Milestone: Database integration with Zimra system by December 2026.
Sector & Province Digital economy — Harare
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Tinashe Makura

About Tinashe Makura

Senior Investigative Journalist

Senior Investigative Journalist focusing on economy and politics.