What that old man experienced is really sad. I have an uncle with a very similar story only that he survives on some fund for those who had sustained industries in the war. Getting the money is just a hectic process for someone who lives in the rural areas and is also disabled. Always excuses. And its always Harare, unfortunately.
One question though about the branding, would having an accessible "printing cafe" solve it? Do they not need a actual, physical tag to be moulded or created? The new law is kinda important given the prevalence of livestock theft. In Zim its 7 to 10 years, per beast. If they did the same for SA, they wouldnt be having those execution murders we read of... I digress.
This whole centralisation is an ill-service to the people.