Zimbabwe Adds Tax on Athletics Events, Affecting Fun Runs and Competitions

Zimbabwe Adds Tax on Athletics Events, Affecting Fun Runs and Competitions

Zimbabwe’s athletics community is facing a major shake-up following the introduction of a new annual licence fee that all runners—whether elite competitors or casual fun runners—will be required to pay before taking part in any organised event. The measure, announced by the National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe (NAAZ) in a circular dated 27 September 2025, will come into force on 1 January 2026. The directive makes it clear that no athlete …