1. Zimbabwean Culture

3. Zimbabwe Formerly known as Rhodesia Population of 12 million Total Area of 390,757 sq. meters Slightly larger than Montanta

4. Zimbabwe Green= Agriculture Yellow= Mineral wealth Red= Blood shed for independence Black = Native people

5. Ethnic Groups Shona 82% Ndebele 14% Other Africans 2% Mixed & Asian 1% Caucasian 1%

6. Language Official Language – British English Shona Ndebele

7. Religion Syncretic (Christianity & Traditional beliefs) 50% Christianity 25% Traditional 24% Muslim and Hindu 1%

8. Sport Football (Soccer) Cricket Swimming Athletics

9. Cuisine Staple food is Sadza Eat using hands Women cross legged

10. Cuisine Dried foods eg Kapenta

11. Art Sculpture

12. Art Musicians

13. Art Authors & Poets

14. Business Culture Major Industries: Mining, steel, wood products, cement, chemicals, fertilizer, clothing and footwear, foodstuffs, and beverages Tourism has declined Gross National Product: 6 billion Gross National Income: 6.16 billion Average Yearly Income: 400 to 1,200

15. Business Culture In 2010, the economy had real growth of 5.9% Government helped with economic improvement: End of hyperinflation Government has also hurt the economy Indigenization regulations

16. Business Culture Languages and Greetings: Official business language is English Handshakes are the most appropriate greeting Learning basic greetings in local language is appreciated Always be sure to use professional titles Administrative Interactions: Respect is highly important and leads to a clear structural hierarchy Crucial for foreigners to build working relationships

17. Business Culture Business Meetings: Schedule a meeting well in advance Punctuality is not considered a virtue Attire should be business formal Expect long personal conversations prior to a meeting Do not discuss politics or the status of the economy Include delivery dates in contracts since deadlines are often viewed as fluid rather than firm commitments Begin negotiations with a realistic figure since they do not like haggling over price

18. Business Culture Gifts: It is not taboo to ask for a gift Because of this practice and widespread corruption, bribery is not uncommon Outside of the Office: If invited to social dinner, bring a small gift. Fork is held with the left hand and knives with the right. If unsure about eating practices, follow your neighbors Zimbabweans sometimes wear their traditional clothing. Non-Zimbabweans should not follow suit Many businessmen enjoy playing golf, rugby, and cricket.

19. The Republic of Zimbabwe Parliamentary Democracy Legislative Branch determines Government Government had Dual Responsibility The People Parliament

20. Branches of Government Executive President, Prime Minister Co-Vice Presidents Cabinet Legislative House of Assembly (Parliament) Judicial High courts (Supreme), Court of Appeals, Local

21. Government Cont… Administrative Sub Divisions Town and District Councils Political Parties Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) Movement for Democratic Change - Tsvangirai (MDC- T) Movement for Democratic Change - Mutambara (MDC- M) Zimbabwe African People’s Union (ZAPU)

22. Executive President Robert Gabriel Mugabe In office since 1980 Election every 6 years Popular Majority Vote Chief of State Head of Government Cabinet

23. Zimbabwe Economy Downturn for the Past Decade State of Rehabilitation Government of National Utilities Multi-Currency Regimes Importation Exportation

24. Restricted and Prohibited Goods RestrictedProhibited Wildlife Agriculture Produce Plants/ Plant Products Firearms Relics Local/ Foreign Currency Apparatus Pornographic Materials Flick Knives/ Lock Blades Skin Lightening Creams Indecent or Obscene Goods Spirituous Beverages

25. Tax and Customs Requirements for New Businesses ZIRMA Registration Bank Account Business Partner Number (BP) Taxes Provisional Presumptive Value Added Paye

26. Tax and Customs Requirements for New Businesses, Cont.. Customs and Excise Clearing Agent Imports Exports

27. Indigenization Unapproved Regulation Mining Companies 51% Black Zimbabwean Ownership for all Foreign and Locally Owned Companies