Zimbabwe Turns to QR Codes in New Fight Against Counterfeit Goods

Zimbabwe is turning to technology to combat the growing trade in counterfeit goods, with Buy Zimbabwe partnering with local technology firm Owana Lost and Found to introduce a digital product verification system.

The initiative will allow consumers to check the authenticity of participating products by scanning a QR code embedded in the Buy Zimbabwe insignia.

Speaking at Anti-Counterfeit Day commemorations, Buy Zimbabwe executive and board chairman Munyaradzi Hwengwere said counterfeit goods posed…