Last night, Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Dr T. U. Wushe, joined investors at the ZIDA Investor Appreciation Cocktail, reaffirming the Ministry’s commitment to building a strong, competitive, and investment-ready Zimbabwe.
His message underscored the importance of collaboration with both local and global partners as a driver of industrial growth and sustainable development.
Echoing this vision, ZIDA CEO Mr Tafadzwa Chinamano highlighted the Agency’s continued progress, noting that “Our philosophy remains simple: investors are partners, not transactions. Over the past year, we have improved licensing turnaround times, enhanced aftercare services, deepened policy dialogue, and maintained transparent communication. Sector-focused promotion has also unlocked new partnerships and reinvestments, reinforcing our commitment to clarity, certainty, and accountability.”
Thank you to ZIDA for a well-executed Investor Cocktail celebrating five years of strengthening Zimbabwe’s investment climate. The event provided a valuable platform to engage investors, development partners, and key stakeholders on opportunities shaping our economic and industrial future. We were particularly encouraged by the strong representation from the manufacturing sector, including innovative players such as Bronzepel and Glytime, whose work reflects the dynamism and potential of Zimbabwe’s industrial base.
The conversations and connections made reinforced our shared commitment to driving value addition, accelerating manufacturing growth, and positioning Zimbabwe as an attractive destination for sustainable industrial investment. The Ministry looks forward to continued collaboration with ZIDA and all partners as we work to unlock the country’s full productive capacity.
The Investor Appreciation Cocktail was attended by Captains of Industry and Commerce, along with key development partners. Notably in attendance was Ms. Eneida Fernandes, World Bank Group Country Manager, who is seen in the photo raising a glass in a toast to continued collaboration and increased investment.
