President Robert Mugabe |
Economic Empowerment Secretary George Magosvongwe issued the warning in parliament, state media reports.
"Indigenisation" of the economy was one of President Robert Mugabe's main campaign themes in the March election.
Farming, hairdressing and baking are among the sectors now reserved for "indigenous", or black, Zimbabweans.
"1 January is a month to come and we are putting in place measures for enforcement in the event that they do not comply," the state-owned Herald newspaper quotes Mr Magosvongwe as saying.
He said that Zimbabweans were being identified to take over businesses to prevent shortages of goods.
According to the Herald the "reserved sectors of the economy"
include: Retail and wholesale business, hairdressers, beauty salons,
bakers, employment agencies, agriculture, transport, estate agencies and
advertising agencies.
It said that foreign-owned restaurants which did not serve local food would not be affected.
Owners of businesses without indigenisation compliance
certificates face a fine or imprisonment if they are still operating,
the Herald reports.
It says these certificates are only given to local people.
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yes it's time to take Africa back because you have the resources to take care of our own wish all of Africa would follow and do the right thing by your people
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