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A country strengthens its economic position when it produces competitively and earns from the rest of the world. This is a positive signal worth building on. The bigger ambition must be to expand production, deepen value addition and make export growth more consistent. That is how progress becomes lasting.
ZIMBABWE RECORDS US$46.7 MILLION TRADE SURPLUS IN SEPTEMBER 2026.
Zimbabwe maintained a positive balance of trade in September 2026, recording a US$46.7 million surplus, according to ZimStat.
September 2026 Trade Performance:
●Exports: US$1.36 billion
●Imports: US$1.31 billion
●Trade Surplus: US$46.7 million
●August Surplus: US$526.2 million
●Surplus Decline: 91.1%
Exports declined by 19.3% from August, while imports increased by 13.5%, significantly narrowing the country’s trade surplus.
Despite the sharp contraction, Zimbabwe maintained a positive merchandise trade balance for September, with export earnings exceeding its import bill.
Source: ZimStat, September 2026 External Trade Statistics.
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An interchange is soon to be constructed at the Seke Road-Delport Road junction. The project includes constructing Delport Road from Mabvuku (off Mutare Road).
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“You see all the area down there, we are building our new capital… by 2030, this area will be transformed, Zimbabwe is a nation on the move” …
The difference between the Zimbabwe of 2017 and the Zimbabwe of 2026 is HUGE.
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A new American policy analysis published by the Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI) @FPRI argues that Washington should stop viewing Zimbabwe mainly through the lens of sanctions, governance and aid, and start treating it as an economic player.
It points to the end of US health funding last month, Ambassador Pamela Tremont's talk of a new phase built on trade and investment, and President Mnangagwa's courting of American investors at the UN General Assembly in New York.
The case rests on Zimbabwe's lithium, platinum and gold, and on Harare's refusal to choose between Washington and Beijing. The article barely touches on the political question, a reflection of the thinking under the Trump administration.
It reduced corruption, the rule of law and the push to extend presidential terms as mere "complexities". Investors and policymakers should read it with that gap in mind.
The Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI) is an American foreign-policy and national-security think tank based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It was founded in 1955 by Ambassador Robert Strausz-Hu.
fpri.org/article/2026/10/zim…
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OPPOSITIONAL MINDSETS DELIGHTING IN WORDS OVER EVIDENCE-BASED GROWTH: Quite apart from trying to foment imaginary differences within the top echelon of Zanu PF in the hope of developing a thin end of the wedge to opposition recovery, one finds it quite fascinating that few light-headed souls think WORDS mean more to Zimbabweans than concretely recovering Economy, proof of which was in the President’s address. Those who know and have worked with President ED know that he ACTS more than he TALKS! If you love words, even thinking they will improve your social condition, go elsewhere. If you want evidence of real growing ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, look around you, including the buoyant construction activity, itself a physical manifestation of an Economy on a rebound. I know figures challenge many, which is why they prefer sumptuous narratives!!!!!!
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The President is on sanctions too… but he was in the United States engaging with US Congressmen and US Businessmen…
If all the Tagwirei haters knew he was gonna fail, they wouldn’t be throwing tantrums… Watch him do his job…. We can’t allow Americans to dictate who becomes a Minister in Zimbabwe, that would be the highest form of weakness….
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DID YOU EVER WATCH THIS SPEECH??
In June 2019, President @edmnangagwa outlined what he believes was HOLDING ZIMBABWE BACKWARDS, and clearly outlined what he would do to get the country back on track.
It was a heartfelt speech, and today, all rational people can see the fruits of the REFORMS he implemented.
And part of that process involved adding NEW BLOOD into his team. Those stuck in the “old ways of doing things” certainly have no place in ED’s circle of useful people… The gentleman is more OPEN MINDED than some young people. He is the REFORMER that Zimbabwe needed because he has the POLITICAL CAPITAL & the GUTS to make necessary changes.
Watch, listen, & learn….
President Mnangagwa has matched a critical national priority with Tagwirei’s private-sector experience and investment knowledge. The task now is to convert that business acumen into productive investment, industrial growth and jobs for Zimbabweans.
This morning, at State House, I presided over the swearing-in of Senator Kudakwashe Regimond Tagwirei as the Minister of Economic Development and Investment Promotion, in line with Subsections 1 and 6 of Section 104 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe.
This follows our strategic decision to split the former Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion into two dedicated portfolios.
By creating two distinct ministries with clearly defined mandates and leadership, we are sharpening our focus on robust macroeconomic management while aggressively driving investment and industrial growth. Together, we continue to build a stronger, more resilient economy for all Zimbabweans.
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His Excellency, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, in line with Subsection 1 and 6 of Section 104 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, presided over the swearing-in of Senator Kudakwashe Regimond Tagwirei at State House today.
#MinisterialAppointment #Vision2030 #NewsUpdates
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Minister of Economic Development and Investment Promotion, Hon Senator Dr Kudakwashe Tagwirei.
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This morning, at State House, I presided over the swearing-in of Senator Kudakwashe Regimond Tagwirei as the Minister of Economic Development and Investment Promotion, in line with Subsections 1 and 6 of Section 104 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe.
This follows our strategic decision to split the former Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion into two dedicated portfolios.
By creating two distinct ministries with clearly defined mandates and leadership, we are sharpening our focus on robust macroeconomic management while aggressively driving investment and industrial growth. Together, we continue to build a stronger, more resilient economy for all Zimbabweans.
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The Minister of Economic Development & Investment Promotion (EDIP), Honourable Senator Dr Kudakwashe Tagwirei, will officially take office TODAY.
This is the Ministry & Minister DIRECTLY tasked with delivering President @edmnangagwa’s Vision 2030.
If I get a chance to speak to him, this is what I will advice him:
1. To achieve Vision 2030, considering population growth, the average economic growth has to be at least 10%.
2. The major constraint is the AVAILABILITY OF CHEAP & RELIABLE electricity. Your MOST PRESSING priority right now is to ensure Zimbabwe increases power generation & reduces the cost of electricity.
3. The value addition of minerals is a low-hanging fruit, HOWEVER, this can only be done IF there is adequate & cheap electricity. Mineral processing is ENERGY INTENSIVE, you need abundant & cheap electricity to make it attractive for investors. In this age of solar power, that’s where investors with the capacity to build their own power plants come handy.
4. We are in the digital era, access to HIGH SPEED, RELIABLE, & CHEAP internet is a key driver of Economic Growth. You will need to ensure that more Zimbabweans have access to high-speed internet, especially in the rural areas.
5. Availability of more FREEHOLD LAND should be PRIORITISED. Zimbabwe has VERY LITTLE Freehold Land, making the supply very low and the demand very high. In the end, one of the KEY FACTORS OF PRODUCTION extremely expensive and inaccessible. Govt must ensure more land in urban & peri-urban areas has title deeds. In addition, the govt must consider title deeds for some land in Communal Areas.
6. Tourism is another low-hanging fruit for Zimbabwe. There is need for massive promotion of Destination Zimbabwe.
7. Efficient Transport Systems are needed to promote higher economic growth. The modern world is fast-paced, air travel should become the norm in Zimbabwe. Govt must actively work to make air travel cheaper & widely accessible. In addition, rail & road networks needs improvement.
8. Creating new businesses is more difficult than reviving existing ones. The Mutapa Investment Fund has lots of companies that are operating at below capacity. Reviving these companies, especially through partial privatisation, will create more jobs & economic opportunities for Zimbabweans. Have the courage to partially privatise some of the struggling parastatals.
We are now living in a global village, and Zimbabwean businesses have to compete with other global businesses. This is why it is important to ensure the internal environment is conducive (availability & affordability) for businesses to produce products & provide services that can compete on the global marketplace.
Dr Tagwirei, the task before you is huge, I wish you nothing but success. The whole country will be rooting for your success in this critical portfolio.
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Congratulations to Dr Tagwirei on his appointment as Minister of Economic Development and Investment Promotion.His proven entrepreneurial acumen,strategic vision & private-sector leadership will be key to attracting investment,driving sustainable growth and advancing Vision 2030
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STATEMENT ON THE APPOINTMENT OF SENATOR KUDAKWASHE TAGWIREI AS MINISTER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT PROMOTION
In terms of Section 104(1) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, His Excellency President Cde Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has appointed Senator Kudakwashe Tagwirei as Minister of Economic Development and Investment Promotion. This is a strategic and transformative decision that directly advances Vision 2030 prosperous and empowered upper-middle-income society.
A Constitutional Appointment Rooted in Competence✅
Section 104(1) empowers the President to appoint Ministers and assign functions. Senator Tagwirei exemplifies this provision. As founder and CEO of Sakunda Holdings with interests in energy, mining, transport, construction and agriculture he brings decades of private-sector leadership to a role demanding exactly that expertise.
Senator Tagwirei's journey from a retrenched systems analyst to one of Zimbabwe's most influential business figures testifies to his entrepreneurial vision. Under his leadership, Sakunda grew into a petroleum giant and expanded into banking, telecoms, gold and platinum. This diversified experience is precisely what is needed to drive the structural transformation and industrialisation at the heart of Vision 2030.
Critically, he has already demonstrated commitment to national development. As Chairperson of the Land Tenure Implementation Committee, he championed integrating agricultural land into the formal economy, unlocking an estimated over US$20 billion in value through secure tenure and access to finance. His support for MSMEs including multi-million-dollar complexes and revolving funds shows practical understanding of inclusive growth.
#Vision2030 is a binding national commitment. The National Development Strategy 2 (#NDS2, 2026–2030) is the final phase, targeting structural transformation, industrialisation and inclusive growth. Zimbabwe aims to raise annual manufactured exports to US$1 billion by 2030 and manufacturing's GDP contribution from 16% to at least 25%.
Senator Tagwirei's appointment responds directly to these imperatives. He has publicly aligned himself with the agenda, stating: "President Mnangagwa will lead us into 2030. Vision 2030 is President Mnangagwa." His swearing-in as Senator came with a pledge to use private-sector experience to drive growth and support Vision 2030.
The dedicated Ministry of Economic Development and Investment Promotion separate from Finance signals a deliberate shift toward aggressively courting domestic and foreign investment. Zimbabwe has already attracted US$1.4 billion in the first quarter of 2026 alone under "Zimbabwe is Open for Business." Senator Tagwirei, with extensive business networks and firsthand experience navigating Zimbabwe's investment landscape, is uniquely positioned to sustain and accelerate this momentum.
This appointment is not business as usual. It is a decisive deployment of one of the nation's most accomplished business minds to the frontlines of economic transformation. Senator Tagwirei understands the private sector because he built one of its most successful enterprises from the ground up. He understands investment challenges because he has overcome them. He understands Vision 2030 because he has been one of its most vocal and active champions.
His Excellency the President has made a powerful choice. With Senator Kudakwashe Tagwirei as Minister of Economic Development and Investment Promotion, Zimbabwe has a leader who will not merely administer economic policy he will drive it, with the urgency, expertise and vision that Vision 2030 demands.
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