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US$19 billion windfall for Zimbabwe

His Royal Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Jabor Bin Jassim Al Thani of Qatar, accompanied by a senior delegation, arrived in Victoria Falls yesterday to formalise strategic partnerships and initiate bilateral investment agreements valued at ov…

Published: 23 Aug 2025 at 18:32hrs | 2722 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to launch national AI strategy next month

The inaugural Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit for Africa opened in Victoria Falls on Monday, with the government announcing that Zimbabwe's National AI Strategy will be officially launched in October.Digital transformation is a central…

Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 09:01hrs | 205 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's rural investment drive gains momentum

Zimbabwe's rural development agenda has received a fresh boost following the launch of an innovative investment model designed to attract both local and international investors, including diasporans, into Village Business Units (VBUs).The …

Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 09:00hrs | 116 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's wife to preside over women investment conference

First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa will preside over the inaugural three-day Bulawayo Women Investment Conference next month, a landmark event aimed at promoting economic independence and leadership among women.The conference, hosted by the …

Published: 15 Aug 2025 at 08:53hrs | 181 | by Staff reporter

Govt backs Bulawayo's Khumbul'Ekhaya Investment drive

The government has thrown its support behind Bulawayo's Khumbul'Ekhaya Investment initiative, a programme designed to attract both local and diaspora investors to help revive the city's struggling economy.Speaking at the inaugural Diaspora…

Published: 01 Aug 2025 at 09:17hrs | 396 | by Staff reporter

ZIDA records surge in investment licences

The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) has reported a record-breaking increase in new investment licences in 2024, reflecting what officials describe as growing investor confidence in the country's economic potential. Accord…

Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 09:42hrs | 80 | by Staff reporter

TelOne struggles to attract investment

TelOne (Private) Limited is facing significant challenges in securing fresh capital for vital infrastructure expansion projects, as legacy debts inherited from the defunct Posts and Telecommunications Corporation (PTC) continue to weigh he…

Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 12:29hrs | 133 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo takes investment campaign to Harare

The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is set to host a high-level investment conference in Harare next month as part of renewed efforts to drive economic revitalisation in Zimbabwe's second-largest city. The event, dubbed the Khumbul'ekhaya (Rem…

Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 13:11hrs | 2292 | by Staff reporter

Zida courts investors for US$150m Victoria Falls project

The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) is actively seeking both local and international investors to participate in the development of Lot 1 of Jafuta Estate, a flagship project within the Masuwe Special Economic Zone (SEZ) …

Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:26hrs | 148 | by Staff reporter

Pick n Pay writes off entire Zimbabwe investment

South African retail giant Pick n Pay Group Limited has reported an unrecognised loss of R51 million from its Zimbabwean associate, TM Supermarkets, for the 53 weeks ending March 2, 2025 - marking a dramatic reversal from a R212 million ne…

Published: 30 May 2025 at 12:13hrs | 73013 | by Staff reporter

Brigadier-General Rungani dies

Retired Brigadier-General Victor Chikudo Rungani, a respected figure in the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) and a prominent member of the Masvingo Business Association, has passed away at the age of 76. He died early on Tuesday morning at Mbu…

Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:17hrs | 697 | by Staff reporter

Colonial master pledges stronger trade and investment ties with its colony

The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening relations with Zimbabwe, placing a particular focus on boosting trade and investment between the two countries. This was revealed by British Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Mr Pete …

Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:16hrs | 74 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe engages diaspora community to boost investment

Zimbabwe's diaspora community plays a vital role in the country's development, and the Government is actively engaging them to facilitate access to investment opportunities, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Professor Amon M…

Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 05:42hrs | 129 | by Staff reporter

Nedbank reaffirms commitment to Zimbabwe as an investment destination

Nedbank Group has reiterated that Zimbabwe remains an attractive destination for foreign direct investment and pledged continued support for key sectors of the economy to drive growth.Dr. Terence Sibiya, Nedbank Group Managing Executive of…

Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 06:55hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter

Foreign investment interest in Zimbabwe remains strong

Foreign investor interest in Zimbabwe continues to grow, with 200 investment licences issued in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the latest report by the Zimbabwe Investment Development Agency (ZIDA). This marks a 19.04 percent inc…

Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 07:24hrs | 76 | by Staff reporter

Late former ambassador, wife lose US$1,3m in investment scam

Authorities in Zimbabwe are intensifying efforts to recover nearly US$1.3 million defrauded from the late Ambassador Hurudza Gift Punungwe and his wife, Runako Beauty Punungwe, in an investment scam dating back to 2000.The suspect, British…

Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 12:50hrs | 279 | by Staff reporter

Grid Africa secures R50 million Equity Investment from Rifuwo

Grid Africa has announced a major milestone with the successful acquisition of a R50 million equity investment from Rifuwo Energy Partners. This funding will significantly boost the company's efforts to develop renewable energy solutions a…

Published: 16 Oct 2024 at 15:42hrs | 239 | by Staff reporter

Somaliland Ministry Entrusts Investment Promotion to Fencorp Global

Somaliland's Ministry of Investment and Industrial Development has taken a significant stride towards bolstering economic growth and drawing foreign investments to the nation. In a momentous announcement, the Ministry revealed its decision…

Published: 30 Oct 2023 at 10:26hrs | 9 | by Nicholas Ncube

Zimbabwe targets US$60b worth of investment

The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (Zida) is looking for more than US$60 billion worth of investment into various sectors of the country's economy, including infrastructure development.The investment promotion agency is seeking…

Published: 09 Jul 2023 at 10:38hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Mthuli Ncube goes on investment roadshow

FINANCE and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube is preparing to take his global investment roadshow to Western capitals in a drive geared to publicise investment opportunities in the country and raise funding for local com…

Published: 16 May 2021 at 09:44hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ramaphosa causes R2.5 billion investment cancellation

South African Breweries (SAB) has cancelled a further R2.5 billion of capital investment following the third blanket ban on alcohol sales, it announced on Friday.In announcing the ban, President Cyril Ramaphosa said excessive alcohol consu…

Published: 15 Jan 2021 at 10:44hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa unveils new investment policy document

Zimbabwe now has a new National Investment Policy (NIP) through which President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government pledges to stop policy flip flopping, respect property rights as well as protect and promote foreign direct investment, among o…

Published: 30 Aug 2019 at 08:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe now ripe for investment

President Mnangagwa yesterday told the high-level Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) that his administration is committed to comprehensive economic reforms and making the country a safe destination for investment…

Published: 29 Aug 2019 at 07:32hrs | | by Staff reporter

More China investments coming to Zimbabwe

I arrived in Harare last month and I have already had a deep impression of the beautiful scenery, pleasant climate and wonderful people of Zimbabwe.I am especially moved by the friendship that Zimbabwean people extend to me, my family and …

Published: 28 Apr 2019 at 07:29hrs | 1 | by Ambassador Guo Shaochun

Investment and not aid could transform Zimbabwe into a middle income economy by 2030

As the country embarks on a journey to economic revival and development having set herself the lofty, but attainable, goal of attaining middle income economy status by 2030 it is incumbent upon Zimbabwe's policy makers to interrogate the p…

Published: 30 Sep 2018 at 10:15hrs | 3 | by Prosper Munyedza

What does investment look like on the ground in Zimbabwe?

LAST week I was at the African Studies Association of the UK (ASA) conference in Birmingham. I was co-hosting, with my colleague Jeremy Lind (whose earlier blog this one draws from), a fantastic stream of five panels and 17 papers. Drawing…

Published: 18 Sep 2018 at 06:31hrs | 7 | by Ian Scoones

Property rights key to investment: an open discussion

There are certain truths in our daily lives that are so obvious and clearly stationed by the roadside. Unfortunately because of their very obviousness most people tent to ignore or sometimes forget their existence. One of the most forgotte…

Published: 16 May 2016 at 11:43hrs | | by Believe Chikomo

Zimbabwe: Property investment has its risks

IT is a widely held opinion that real estate is one of the best asset classes for long term investors. For this reason most individuals aspire to own the house they live in and, if their means allow, many also wish to own other properties …

Published: 06 Oct 2014 at 17:18hrs | | by Collins Rudzuna

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