ZIMBABWE will from January next year impose a 10 percent duty on all imported sugar to protect the local sugar industry that has been negatively affected by a slump in sales. Industry and Commerce Minister, Mr Mike Bimha confirmed the development. He said this followed concerns by the sugar industry. "We are moving as Government to make sure that we protect our industries through legislation that promotes fair competition," said Minister Bimha.
Tongaat Huletts Managing Director, Mr Sydney Mutsambiwa, welcomed the move.
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