The ZEP after May 2027: where things stand and what may come next
Zimbabwean Exemption Permits are valid until 28 May 2027, the consultation is over and a report is due to Cabinet by March 2027. An analysis of the law, the court cases and the realistic scenarios for holders.
Insight briefing · 6 pages · PDF · 16 October 2026
Who it is for
Zimbabwean Exemption Permit holders, their families and their employers.
Inside
- 01How we got here
- 02What holders can do today
- 03The second court case
- 04The consultation and the timetable
- 05Four scenarios
- 06What I advise holders to do now
Written by Owen Magocha. The briefing states the law as at 16 October 2026. It is general information, not legal advice for your situation.
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