ZIMRA Beitbridge Rummage Sale: Vehicles, Chrome, Spodumene and Bargain Goods Go Under the Hammer
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Bidding closes on Friday 30 October 2026, and viewing takes place today at the border post.
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) is selling seized and unclaimed goods at Beitbridge Border Post this week. The Customs Rummage Sale runs from Wednesday 28 October to Friday 30 October 2026. ABC Auctions is conducting it on ZIMRA’s behalf, on the instruction of the Commissioner-General.
How to Bid
Bidding happens online at app.abcauctions.co.zw or through the ABC Auctions mobile app. The app is available on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. All bids must be placed in US dollars.
Interested buyers can inspect the lots today, Thursday 29 October, from 09:00 to 15:00 at ZIMRA Beitbridge Border Post.
Vehicles on Offer
The sale lists 23 vehicles, ranging from family cars to heavy trucks. Many are Japanese imports. Buyers will find the following:
- 2008 Toyota Sienta, Toyota Wish (two listings), Toyota Probox, Toyota Granvia and Toyota Regius
- Toyota Quantum, Nissan Caravan (two listings), Nissan NV350, Nissan Hard Body and Nissan X-Trail (accident damaged)
- 2004 Hyundai Getz, Renault Kwid, Audi A4, Jaguar XF Sedan and a Mercedes-Benz sedan
- 1999 Ford Spectron 2.2 minibus and a 2020 Honda CGX150 motorbike
- MAN TGM 15.240 rigid truck and Mercedes-Benz Axor 2528 curtain-side truck
- 2001 Venter Elite box trailer and an Engelbrecht trailer
Payment terms differ from lot to lot. Most cars and minibuses require payment in US dollars. The trucks, trailers, motorbike, Nissan Hard Body and Nissan NV350 are payable in ZiG.
Minerals Draw Attention
The mineral lots are among the largest on the schedule. ZIMRA is offering three lots of spodumene concentrate, each weighing about 33,800kg. Spodumene is a lithium-bearing mineral.
Several chrome lots are also on the list, all payable in ZiG:
- 35.5 tonnes of lumpy chrome ore
- 33 tonnes of lumpy chrome ore
- 34 tonnes of chrome lumps
- About 25 tonnes of chrome concentrate
- About 33 tonnes of chrome
- 27 tonnes of silica or quartz
Goods for Households and Traders
Traders and households will find a wide range of goods as well. Most lots are bulk lots, so they suit resellers.
Clothing and bags: Bales of clothing, jeans, towels, satchels and handbags are listed. One lot contains 200 handbags. Another contains 16kg of clothes.
Appliances: The list includes 32 microwaves and several Defy ovens, hobs and cooker hoods. Two 55-inch Hisense TVs, UNIVA four-plate stoves and fireplace tower heaters are also available. Other items include 13 portable power stations, gas fryers and gas cylinders.
Alcohol: Buyers can bid on whisky, tequila, wines, spirits and liquor. Examples include 10 boxes of Olmeca Tequila and 17 boxes of Afribull Whisky. Jameson, Ballantine’s and Famous Grouse also appear on the list. All alcohol lots require payment in US dollars.
Beauty and household products: One large lot holds 5,488 x 50ml perfumes, 560 x 30ml perfumes and 840 bottles of lotion. Another has 485 Dawn men’s body lotions. Washing powder, bubble bath, diapers and comforters also feature.
Food and groceries: Lots include KOO, Tomco and Everyday baked beans, crown spices and basil seed drinks. These are payable in ZiG.
Other items: The sale also lists speakers and sound bars, Pioneer speaker sets, hardware and construction supplies, school trunks and suitcases. A bathtub and counter books are on offer too.
Conditions of Sale
ABC Auctions has set out clear rules for buyers.
First, standard bidders get a spending limit when they register. A bidder who wants a higher limit must pay a surety deposit above 10% of the intended spending amount. Every extra US$1 deposited beyond that threshold raises the limit by US$10.
Second, payment currency depends on the item. Where a lot requires US dollars, the buyer must pay in US dollars. Where a lot is payable in ZiG, the buyer may pay in ZiG or in US dollars at the exchange rate set under ZIMRA regulations.
Third, buyers can pay in cash or by bank transfer. Payments are made at the ABC Auctions offices in Harare (Hatfield House, Seke Road, Graniteside) or Bulawayo (77 Plumtree Road, Donnington).
Finally, strict deadlines apply. The highest bidder must pay within 48 hours of the auction closing. After full payment, the buyer must collect the goods within another 48 hours.
ZIMRA has also warned that it may adjust, withdraw or add lots at its discretion. Bidders should therefore check the platform for updates.
Upcoming Rummage Sales
More sales are scheduled for November 2026:
- Plumtree Border Post: Wednesday 11 November to Friday 13 November
- Beitbridge Border Post: Wednesday 25 November to Friday 27 November
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