Carbon tax in Zimbabwe

Hello all,

I have just driven through Zimbabwe from the Mutare/Manica Border
post (Forbes) in Mozambique, and exited into South Africa at Beit
Bridge.

I was charged US$10 as a "road access fee" and US$15 for "carbon tax"
on a 2500cc vehicle. I was also charged US$30 for a 30 day "Third
Party Insurance" fee.

On leaving Zimbabwe I was charged ZAR45-00 for the bridge toll fee.

The entire drive was totally uneventful. The roads are still in good
condition, and there appeared to be fuel available in Masvingo and
Mutare.

I was stopped at two police roadblocks. The first roadblock was a
speed trap where a feeble attempt was made to get some money from me
by telling me that I'd been speeding. I simply told the cop that I
couldn't have been speeding as I keep a close eye on my speed at all
times. He then gave up, and waved me through. The second roadblock was
friendly, and I had a short chat with the cops, and then continued on
my way.

Zimbabwe (along the route I took) appears to be completely calm and
peacefull, and apart from the crazy prices of items, nothing appears
to have changed there.

Marc