About ZINARA
Zimbabwe National Road Administration
ZINARA is a statutory body established under the Roads Act (Chapter 13:18) in 2002, operating under the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development.
Our core mandate is to mobilise, collect, and manage funds for the maintenance of Zimbabwe's road network. We achieve this through vehicle licensing, toll collection, bridge tolls, fuel levy, transit fees, overload fees, abnormal load fees (T.O.A.F), and cross-border road development levies.
The funds collected are disbursed to road authorities including the Department of Roads (DDF), Urban Councils, Rural District Councils, and ZINARA's own Road Fund for maintenance and rehabilitation of public roads across all 10 provinces of Zimbabwe.
Legal Basis
Established
Year 2002
Ministry
Transport & Infrastructural Development
Head Office
Stand 489 Runiville, Highlands, Harare
Coverage
All 10 Provinces of Zimbabwe
Tolling Points
29 operational tollgates
Vision, Mission & Values
Our Vision
"To be a well-managed fund for sustainable road infrastructure maintenance."
Our Mission
"To efficiently mobilise, collect, and manage funds for the maintenance of Zimbabwe's road network."
Our Values
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Zero Tolerance for Corruption – Integrity above all
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Innovation – Leading technological disruption
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Nexus for Progress – Transforming road funding into prosperity
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Accountability & Accessibility – Transparent, fair and accessible
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Responsiveness & Reliability – Prompt and dependable service
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Agility – Adapting rapidly for measurable outcomes
Brief History
Establishment of ZINARA
ZINARA was established under the Roads Act (Chapter 13:18) as a statutory body to manage road user fees and fund Zimbabwe's road infrastructure maintenance.
National Toll Plaza Network
ZINARA expanded the national tolling point network, establishing tollgates across key highways and roads to improve revenue collection.
Dollarization and Growth
Following Zimbabwe's adoption of the multi-currency system, ZINARA introduced USD-denominated toll fees, significantly improving revenue collection and road maintenance funding.
Digital Transformation
ZINARA began modernising its systems, introducing electronic payment systems at tolling points and online vehicle licensing platforms to improve service delivery.
COVID-19 Response & Resilience
ZINARA implemented measures to continue road maintenance operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring critical road infrastructure remained functional.
Continued Growth
ZINARA continues to expand its toll network, improve digital services, and increase disbursements to road authorities across all 10 provinces of Zimbabwe.