Story by Yolanda Moyo
ZIMBABWE’s business leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to driving economic transformation after the conclusion of the Zimbabwe CEO Policy Round Table, a high-level interface between government and captains of industry in Victoria Falls this Friday.
The high-level forum, which brought together Government officials and captains of industry, comes at a time when the economy is seeking to consolidate recent gains and accelerate progress towards Vision 2030.
Chairperson of the CEO Africa Roundtable, Mr Oswell Binha, outlined key recommendations emerging from the conference, emphasising the need for structured and sustained engagements between government and business.
“As the private sector, we are calling for policy consistency, regulatory efficiency and enhanced ease of doing business. There is also a need to deepen value chains, support local industry competitiveness and leverage technology in production systems. Importantly, we must institutionalise platforms for dialogue to ensure that policy formulation remains consultative and responsive to market realities.”
Chairperson of the Land Tenure Implementation Committee, Dr Kudakwashe Tagwirei, weighed in on the land tenure framework, highlighting its potential to unlock financing and drive long-term investment.
“The Land Tenure Act presents an opportunity for the private sector to participate meaningfully in agriculture by creating bankable security of tenure. This allows capital inflows into the sector, supports productivity and ultimately contributes to sustainable economic growth. What is critical is ensuring that the framework is fully understood and utilised by both financiers and producers.”
Industry and Commerce Minister, Honourable Mangaliso Ndlovu, underscored government’s commitment to strengthening the commerce sector through policy formulation and enhanced public-private sector collaboration.
“We are in the process of developing our first-ever Wholesale and Retail Policy, which we hope will consolidate the rapidly growing commerce sector, identify key role players, and outline critical interventions to ensure that this sector remains vibrant. We will also ensure that the authenticity of the goods and services provided to our people is maintained; this will therefore be a key pillar in our fight against counterfeit products, which pose a significant risk to our economy. The private sector remains the principal driver of economic growth and transformation. Accordingly, our development policy provides a strengthened framework for continuous engagement and collaboration with this vital sector as a trusted partner in promoting investment, driving structural transformation and advancing national development.”
Government’s ongoing reforms, ranging from ease of doing business initiatives to sector specific policies, are increasingly being framed as enablers of a competitive investment climate.
In this evolving landscape, Zimbabwe is positioning itself to attract both domestic and international capital, leveraging policy certainty and strategic partnerships as it advances toward its Vision 2030 targets.
