Zimbabwe applies 10% tax to sports betting winnings
Zimbabwe introduced a 10% withholding tax on sports betting winnings on 1 January 2025, with bookmakers required to deduct it from winning payouts and file monthly reports with ZIMRA. Tax adviser Marvellous Tapera said compliance costs weigh particularly on smaller operators, while an operator official said some bettors are shifting to offshore sites.
The withholding and reporting requirements raise compliance costs for local bookmakers and may push bettors towards offshore sites.