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Police have confirmed the arrest of three suspects involved in smuggling second-hand clothes and the death of a fourth man following a shootout in Mutare on Wednesday morning.
In a statement issued on Thursday, October 17, Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi announced the arrests of Phillimon Matiyashe (32), Tawanda Chafanza (33), and Owen Wenjere (29), as well as the death of Admire Tawanda Sibanda (40) during a shootout with police officers on October 16, 2024, at approximately 5:30 AM. Said Commissioner Nyathi:
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A Police crack team on an anti-smuggling operation acted on received information and intercepted a MAN rigid truck, registration number AFG 7429 along Vumba Road, after Prince of Wales turn off, Mutare.
The truck was loaded with smuggled second-hand clothes and was being escorted by two vehicles, an unregistered silver Toyota Runx and a silver Toyota Mark X, registration number, AFY 1037 driven by the Admire Tawanda Sibanda.
The team flagged down the truck, but the driver sped off.
Another Toyota Runux vehicle, registration number AFH 8368 blocked the way and subsequently, Admire Tawanda Sibanda pulled out a pistol and fired towards the Police resulting in a shootout.
Admire Tawanda Sibanda was shot on the neck and succumbed to the injuries on the way to the hospital.
The Police Mahindra vehicle was shot resulting in two bullet holes on the front left fender.
Phillimon Matiyashe, Tawanda Chafanza and Owen Wenjere were later arrested by the Police after a speed chase.
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Following the chase and subsequent arrests, police recovered 104 bales of second-hand shoes and 138 bales of second-hand clothes from the truck. Added Commissioner Nyathi:
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The Zimbabwe Republic Police applauds the public for providing valuable information and warns smuggling syndicates against engaging in violent confrontations with police officers. Such actions will be met with appropriate response for the law to take its course.
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Three men were caught smuggling second-hand clothes, and one man was killed in a shootout with the police. The police stopped a truck filled with smuggled clothes, and the driver tried to escape. Another man in a car blocked the way and shot at the police. He was shot and died. The police arrested the other three men after a chase and found lots of smuggled shoes and clothes. The police warn other smugglers not to fight back or they will face consequences.

Three Smugglers Arrested, One Killed In Shootout - ZRP

Kudzisai Chiweshe (54), from Marondera, was recently arraigned before the Mutare Magistrate’s Court on charges of contravening the Customs and Excise Act after she attempted to smuggle bales of second-hand clothes (mabhero) into the country.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), on 19 March 2024, members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) stationed at Forbes Border Post received a tip-off that there was a Trip Trans bus carrying bales of second-hand clothes.
The Police reacted to the tip-off, stopped the bus and conducted a thorough search. Chiweshe who was a passenger in the bus was found in possession of two bales of second-hand clothing weighing 45kg each.
She failed to account for the clothing leading to her arrest and subsequent court appearance for contravening the Customs and Excise Act.
Chiweshe was sentenced to a fine of US$200 or 90 days imprisonment in default of payment.
The bales were forfeited to the State and handed over to ZIMRA for further management in terms of the Customs and Excise Act.
Zimbabwe banned the importation of second-hand clothes in 2015 to protect the local textile industry and encourage value addition.
However, cities and towns across the country are flooded with them showing that corruption is rampant at the country’s porous borders.
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Marondera Woman Fined US$200 For Smuggling "Mabhero"

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has adopted a protocol to ban trade in second-hand clothes (mabhero) across the continent. The move aims to promote value-addition and industrialization in the textile industry.
During the Council of Ministers’ meeting held under the theme “The Role of the Private Sector in the Implementation of the AfCFTA: Own and Drive AfCFTA,” discussions were held on various issues, including rules of origin on textiles and clothing, estimated tariff revenue losses, and allocation of adjustment facility. Proposals were also made to front-load liberalization of trade in basic agricultural products. AfCFTA secretary-general, Mr. Wamkele Mene, stated that the decision to ban trade in second-hand clothes is a significant step in promoting industrialization and value-addition in Africa. He said:
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The decision of the Council of Ministers is a strong message that our single market will not be used as a dumping ground for used clothes coming from outside Africa.
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He added that the move would significantly protect the African textile industry and promote investment.
According to Zimbabwe Textile Manufacturers’ Association chairperson, Mr. Admire Masenda, the protocol banning trade in second-hand clothes would revive the textile industry across the continent. Mr. Masenda stated that second-hand clothes have adversely affected the industry, and reviving it would create better job opportunities for citizens who can, in turn, buy new clothes. He cited a study that shows the UK alone dumps about 14 million tonnes of clothes in Africa per year, leading to a loss of approximately 200,000 jobs across the continent.
In 2015, Zimbabwe banned the importation of second-hand clothes to protect the local textile industry and promote value addition. However, due to an outcry from vendors’ associations, restrictions were later eased. While the ban has been supported by the industry, informal vendors argue that it would hurt their livelihoods.
Approximately 95% of textiles in Zimbabwe are imported, and the country exports around 85% of cotton lint due to a lack of local investments. Zimbabwe, as a cotton producer, used to have a thriving textile industry but now faces competition from imports and a lack of investment. Traders typically source second-hand clothes from neighbouring countries, sometimes through smuggling.
The East African Community has encouraged member states to buy clothes and shoes made in the region to boost local industries, with Rwanda being the only country to implement the plan through high import taxes. 
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Africa Has Banned Trade In Second-hand Clothes Across The Continent

About 90% of clothes being sold in Zimbabwe are smuggled second-hand clothes.
This was said by Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce president Mike Kamungeremu during an interview with <a href="https://businesstimes.co.zw/90-of-clothes-in-zim-is-second-hand/">Business Times</a>.
The government banned the importation of second-hand clothes but they are being sold across the country, even in some remote areas an indication that corruption is rampant at the country’s porous borders.
Kamungeremu said support should be given to the textile industry and duty should be increased on clothes imported for resale in order to support the recovery of the local industry. He said:
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There is policy inconsistency with regard to the sale of second-hand clothes (mabhero) – it is illegal to import second-hand clothing (bales) but legally permissible to sell them.
The City Councils levy businesses selling second-hand clothing and surely the local textile industry cannot be resuscitated this way.
About 90% of clothes being sold are smuggled second-hand clothes.
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"90% Of Clothes Sold In Zimbabwe Are Second-hand"

Police in Rusape on Sunday seized 304 bales of second-hand clothes that were stashed in a container belonging to suspected smugglers along the Harare-Mutare Road.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the driver deserted the truck after it was involved in an accident. He said:
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On 27/03/22, police in Rusape recovered 304 bales of second-hand clothes, at the 172 km peg along Harare-Mutare Road.
The bales were in a container of a Man TGA 26 8 rigid truck which was deserted by the driver after it was involved in a road traffic accident with an Iveco bus. 
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Asst Comm Nyathi said investigations are underway.
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Police Confiscate 304 Bales Of Clothes In Rusape

Full Statement by Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson Assitant Commissioner Paul Nyathi on the smuggling of second-hand clothes into the country.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police warns criminals involved in smuggling activities throughout the country that Police will bust all the syndicates fleecing the nation of important revenue.
On 26th August 2021 at about 2200 hours, Police in Manicaland Province intercepted two Man trucks laden with 418 bales of second-hand clothes and shoes at Tanganda Business Centre, Chipinge.
Upon being flagged to stop by Police Officers, the drivers of the trucks parked their vehicles and fled.
One of the drivers later turned up at Mutare Police Station claiming ownership of one vehicle and was arrested.
The suspect is being charged under the Customs and Excise Act Chapter 23:02 “Failure to account for goods which are supposed to be accounted for”. Police have since launched a manhunt on the other driver.
Investigations revealed that the contraband was smuggled into the country through an unauthorised entry point at Southdowns, Chipinge.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police applauds members of the public for working together with law enforcement agencies in fighting smuggling activities.
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