February 2025

Measures the government can use to control trade

By |2025-02-12T09:25:27+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Beitbridge border post. image credit thezimbabwemail.co.zw Beitbridge border post. image credit thezimbabwemail.com ZIMSEC O Level Commerce: Measures the government can use to control trade

Trade (tariff) barriers.

  • These are measures taken by government to reduce imports and in some cases ban trade completely with some countries.

Customs (import) duty

  • A tax levied on imported […]
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Airway bill

By |2025-02-12T09:41:55+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

An Air Waybill for use with FedEx An Air Waybill for use with FedEx ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: International Trade: Airway bill

Airway bill

  • Also mentioned here.
  • Completed when goods are carried by air.
  • A contract to carry goods aboard an aircraft.
  • An evidence of receipt of goods on board the aeroplane.
  • Gooes together with […]
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Cable (telegraphic) money transfer

By |2025-02-12T09:42:17+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Image credit kanooncurrency.co.uk Image credit kanooncurrency.co.uk ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Cable (telegraphic) money transfer

  • A method of sending and receiving payments.
  • Payments are made using telegraph,cable or telephone.
  • Payment is made in foreign currency.
  • Money is transferred from the debtor’s (importer’s) account to the creditor’s (exporter’s) account.
  • A safe and fast way of making payments.
  • Money […]
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Functions of customs and excise authorities

By |2025-02-12T09:28:53+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Chirundu Border Post. Image credit trademarksa.org Chirundu Border Post. Image credit trademarksa.org ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Functions of customs and excise authorities

  • Collect and revenue for the government by charging customs and excise duties.
  • Collect, keep and analyse records of imported and exported goods and services.
  • Control bonded warehouses to ensure that duty […]
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Bonded warehouses and International Trade

By |2025-02-12T09:29:37+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

ZIMRA's bonded warehouse at Chirundu Border Post. Image credit zimboguide.co.zw ZIMRA’s bonded warehouse at Chirundu Border Post. Image credit zimboguide.co.zw ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Bonded warehouses and International Trade

Why customs authorities control bonded warehouses

  • Bonded warehouses are used to store […]
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Functions of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair ( ZITF)and Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA)

By |2025-02-12T09:45:01+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

ZITF exhibition. Image credit radiodialogue.com ZITF exhibition. Image credit radiodialogue.com ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Functions of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair ( ZITF)and Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA)

Functions of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair ( ZITF)

  • The fair is advertised extensively both locally and internationally.
  • Facilitates trade between Zimbabwean and Foreign companies.
  • Enables local and […]
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Excise Duty and the calculation of duty

By |2025-02-12T09:30:00+02:00February 12th, 2025|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Image credit sofiaecho.com Image credit sofiaecho.com ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Excise Duty

Why excise duty is paid?

  • Excise duty is taxed on certain specified home produced goods for example tobacco meant for consumption in the home market in order to:
  • Raise revenue for the government.
  • Discourage consumption of dangerous products.
  • Reduce domestic demand.
  • Release more […]
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