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The Competition and Tariff Commission (CTC) is working with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education to address the issue of schools that require parents to purchase uniforms exclusively from them or selected suppliers.
This follows complaints from parents and guardians about inflated prices for uniforms, as well as concerns from small uniform manufacturers who feel excluded from the market.
In an interview with <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/ctc-targets-school-uniform-monopolies/">The Chronicle</a> on the sidelines of World Competition Day commemorations in Bulawayo last week, CTC Mergers and Acquisitions Assistant Director Tatenda Zengeni revealed that the majority of schools are involved in this malpractice. Said Zengeni:
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We found out that they have been contravening the Competition Act and we issued a cease and desist order.
However, we found out that this practice is not unique to Warren Park High, but it was also prevalent in the majority of schools in Zimbabwe. So, we have decided to take a holistic approach.
We are engaging with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education to try and come up with some kind of regulation that will be communicated to schools, directing them to stop engaging in this kind of anti-competitive practice.
Many times, you realise that when you go to those schools that force you to buy school uniforms from their tuck-shops or their preferred suppliers, the price will be excessive, so that is against the tenets of competition.
We are hoping that very soon we will reach a point where we agree with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education and resolve this issue once and for all.
</blockquote>
As the number of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in school uniform manufacturing continues to grow, forcing parents to purchase uniforms from specific suppliers creates a significant barrier for these small businesses.
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The Competition and Tariff Commission and the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education are working together to stop schools from making parents buy uniforms only from them or selected suppliers. Many parents complained about high prices and small uniform makers felt left out. The CTC found that many schools were breaking the law and issued warnings. They are talking to the Ministry to come up with rules to stop this unfair practice. If parents have to buy from specific suppliers, it hurts small businesses. They want to fix this problem soon.

Competition And Tariff Commission Moves To End School Uniform Monopolies

The Competition and Tariff Commission (CTC), the competition regulator, has blocked CBZ Holdings Limited’s plan to acquire additional shares in First Mutual Holdings Limited (FMHL).
In 2023, CBZ purchased a 31.2% stake in FMHL from the National Social Security Authority (NSSA), increasing its total ownership to over 36%.
Under Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) regulations, this required CBZ to make a mandatory offer to FMHL’s remaining shareholders. However, this proposal has now been halted.
In a notice to FMHL shareholders issued on December 05, CBZ’s Group Chief Governance Officer, Rumbidzayi Angeline Jakanani, said:
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Further to the Notice to Shareholders of First Mutual Holdings Limited (“FMHL”) issued by CBZ Holdings Limited (“CBZHL”) on 31 October 2024 relating to the Mandatory Offer in accordance with the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange Listings Requirements Sl 134 of 2019 and the Companies and Other Business Entities Act (Chapter 24:31), Shareholders are advised that the Competition and Tariff Commission (“CTC”) made its final decision on 29 November 2024 on CBZHL’s application for the approval of the acquisition of additional shareholding in FMHL through a Mandatory Offer.
The CTC has resolved that CBZHL must maintain 31.22% shareholding in FMHL which was initially approved by the Commission.
In light of the decision by the CTC, Shareholders of FMHL are hereby advised that CBZHL will no longer be proceeding with the Mandatory Offer to the Minority Shareholders in First Mutual Holdings Limited.
No further announcements will be made in respect of this issue.
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Competition regulator says no to CBZ buying more shares in FMHL. CBZ bought a lot of shares in FMHL in 2023. They had to offer to buy more shares but now they can't. Shareholders of FMHL do not have to sell their shares to CBZ anymore. The Competition and Tariff Commission decided that CBZ can only have 31.22% of FMHL shares. CBZ will not be making any more offers to FMHL shareholders.

Competition Regulator Rejects CBZ's Bid For Additional FMHL Shares

Seke Teachers College is under investigation by the Competition and Tariff Commission (CTC).
The college is accused of producing branded attire that it forces students to buy. CTC said in a statement:
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The Competition and Tariff Commission has commenced investigations into alleged restrictive practices by Seke Teachers College as defined in terms of Section 2 of the Act…
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Seke Teachers College allegedly forces students to buy branded protective clothing and sporting attire exclusively from the college, reported <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/new-seke-teachers-college-under-investigation">The Sunday Mail</a>.
It is claimed that students who buy college attire from alternative suppliers remain indebted to the institution for the same value for uniforms.
The college reportedly withholds diploma certificates for students who fail to clear the debt. CTC said:
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The commission’s preliminary concerns are that other colleges or tertiary learning institutions may be engaging in similar restrictive practices that affect students.
The alleged restrictive practices may result in students being restricted from exercising their right to choose suppliers of college clothing attire.
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Seke Teachers College Under Investigation

<blockquote>The Competition and Tariff Commission is closely monitoring the coronavirus (COVID -19) outbreak and its impact on business continuity in Zimbabwe.
Of concern is the sharp increase in local transmissions in the last few months, which led His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe – Comrade Emmerson Dambudzo Munangagwa to tighten the national lockdown, with the objective of curbing the further spread of the disease.
Against this background, the Commission has taken the decision to limit face-to-face interactions in order to protect both its staff and stakeholders from COVID-19.  Accordingly, the Commission will, therefore, adopt the following:
<ul>
<li>Merging parties must download and complete merger notification forms from the Commission’s website</li>
<li>Firms seeking tariff assistance must download and complete tariff relief application forms from the Commission website</li>
<li>Firms seeking to apply for protection against any unfair trade practices (e.g. dumping) must download and complete unfair trade practices application forms from the Commission website.</li>
<li>Firms applying to seek advisory services from the Commission must do so through email.</li>
</ul>
All completed scanned copies of applications must be emailed to the following emails; directora@competition.co.zw or selina@competition.co.zw or tzengeni@competition.co.zw
Notwithstanding this, the Commission’s Offices at number 23 Broadlands Road Emerald Hill, Harare, manned by critical staff, will remain open from 0800 hours to 1500 hours to serve Covid-19 related complaints, until further notice.
However, stakeholders and affected businesses in the supply chain can still report their concerns to the Commission through contact details available on its website www.competition.co.zw, or at director@competition.co.zw or on WhatsApp number 0715 905 651.
The contact person is Mr T. Zengeni reachable at 0773 256 384 (WhatsApp and SMS) or tzengeni@competition.co.zw.
Stakeholders are urged to note that the Commission does not condone exploitation of the vulnerable consuming public during the lockdown period. Conspiracies against consumers violating the Competition Act[Chapter 14:28) such as:
<ul>
<li>price-fixing by trade associations, misleading advertisements,</li>
<li>distribution of commodities above advertised prices,</li>
<li>tying and bundling</li>
</ul>
are outrightly prohibited during the pandemic period. Businesses are reminded to comply with the provisions of the Act, as non-compliance will be subject to maximum penalties and sanctions.
The Commission also encourages all its valued stakeholders to remain vigilant and adhere to health guidelines laid down by the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare .i.e. avoiding unnecessary travelling, practising social distancing, wearing of masks and frequent sanitization of hands.
<h4>Competition and Tariff Commission</h4>
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