Africa Competition Guide

Zimbabwe

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Please describe any new amendments or guidelines relating to the competition legislation in your jurisdiction that have been proposed or enacted.

Zimbabwe is in the process of making the following changes to its competition law regime:

  • The Competition Act is in the process of being overhauled.
  • Competition (Advisory Opinion) Regulations were promulgated, enabling the Competition and Tariff Commission (“CTC”) to issue opinions to parties on the provisions of the Competition Act; and
  • The Draft Review of the Competition Act has been submitted to the Attorney General’s office for approval.

That being said, no amendments to the competition legislation were effected in 2021.

However, in late 2020, the CTC produced a procedure manual for trade remedies investigations and invited stakeholders’ comments. In March 2021, the CTC also produced the Draft Guidelines on Horizontal Agreements and invited the public comments thereon. 

To the extent that there are any market inquiry provisions in your jurisdiction, has the competition authority initiated or are there any plans to initiate any market inquiries in relation to any sector/industry? If so, kindly indicate these sectors/industries.

None. 

Has the competition authority publicly expressed concern in relation to any industry/sector? If so, kindly indicate these sectors/industries.

The CTC expressed concern regarding the marketing system used in the tobacco industry and recommendations were made. 

Has the competition authority identified any specific sectors as strategic or key sectors for purposes of competition law enforcement? If so, kindly indicate these sectors/industries.

No. 

Are dawn raids by the competition authority a high risk in your jurisdiction? Please provide as much information as possible about dawn raids conducted by the competition authority.

Dawn raids are not a high risk in Zimbabwe. Local counsel are not aware of any dawn raids that were conducted by the CTC in 2021.

Has the competition authority introduced new regulations or measures related to competition enforcement in response to the COVID-19 pandemic?

No. 

Has the competition authority taken action against any entities for infringing competition legislation during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Local counsel are not aware of any such cases. However, the CTC did put measures in place to enable entities to file notifications through digital means during the COVID-19 lockdowns. 

Has the competition authority been proactive in addressing pricing practices of firms through, for example, reaching settlement agreements with firms to cap prices of products / services since? If so, please provide details.

Local counsel are not aware of any such cases. 

Has the competition authority adopted any new regulations or measures that will apply to firms that are active in the digital market space? If so, please provide details.

No. 

Has the competition authority identified industries / markets / sectors that it considers to be concentrated? If so, please provide details.

No. 

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