Ncube's new tax to discourage use of single-use plastic carrier bags - Zimbabwe News Now

Zimbabwe to Tax Plastic Bags in Environmental Push

Zimbabwe will introduce a 20% tax on plastic carrier bags from January 2025 as it joins global efforts to reduce environmental damage from single-use plastics. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube announced the measure in his budget speech on Thursday, saying it would “promote the use of biodegradable packaging.” The move follows successful plastic reduction schemes worldwide. England reported a 98% drop in plastic bag use after introducing charges, wh…

Ncube's new tax to discourage use of single-use plastic carrier bags - Zimbabwe News Now

HARARE – All across the world, the single use supermarket plastic carrier bag is being phased out over its harmful effects on the environment. Zimbabwe is, belatedly, catching up. Finance minister Mthuli Ncube on Thursday outlined plans to steer Zimbabweans away from plastics to more biodegradable alternatives. The first step is a tax on all plastic bags sold to customers by shops at the tills. He told MPs during his announcement of the 2025 nat…