Since 2017, the Government has pursued economic reforms driven by the “Zimbabwe is Open for Business”policy aimed at improving the investment climate, restoring confidence and attracting capital into key productive sectors of the economy
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Why invest in Zimbabwe
- Stable, peaceful and secure environment
- Rich in natural resources,
- highly literate and youthful population,
- Strategically located the heart of Southern Africa, hence an ideal gateway to regional and international markets.
- Government is continually reviewing and introducing investor-friendly policies, streamlined regulations, and attractive fiscal incentives to ensure a smooth and profitable investment experience.
Categories of investment include
- General Investments,
- Public-Private Partnerships and
- Special Economic Zones.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Mining: Zimbabwe holds the world’s second-largest deposits of Platinum Group Metals (PGMs), heavily concentrated in the Great Dyke formation. The country is a rising global powerhouse in critical minerals, boasting some of the largest lithium reserves in Africa. It also has substantial deposits of chrome, nickel, and rare earth elements, the linchpin of modern technology, vital for electric vehicles, wind turbines, and defense systems. Foreign investors are free to invest in the mining value chain, which includes provision of finance and technical services, exploration, extraction, logistics, beneficiation and value edition.
Agriculture: Historically known as the “breadbasket” of Southern Africa, investment in Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector centers on high value export-oriented horticulture (blueberries, macadamia nuts, avocados), agro-processing, dairy farming and beef production, and mechanization and irrigation. Investments could be through joint ventures, contract farming, or Special Economic Zones (SEZs). Agriculture is the mainstay of the economy, and it provides vertical and horizontal linkages to other economic sectors. It is also a source of much-needed agro-based raw materials.
Manufacturing: Zimbabwe’s manufacturing sector offers high-growth opportunities driven by rich raw materials, government-backed incentives, and regional export demand.
Renewable Energy: Zimbabwe has significant potential as a location for renewable energy generation, in particular in solar and onshore wind, Hydro along the Zambezi river- 5GW., Internal hydro from smaller water bodies – 150MW and Geothermal – 50MW.
Tourism: Zimbabwe is home to an enchanting world of investment opportunities in a vibrant tourism sector. Zimbabwe is renowned for captivating experiences built on the country´s natural wonders, cultural richness, and unmatched hospitality
Infrastructure: Investment potential exists in the expansion and modernization of the existing infrastructure as well as the construction of new infrastructure such as modern highways and associated tollgates linking key cities, power generation, dam construction, water reticulation, budget hotel chains in the tourism industry.
Healthcare: Zimbabwe is strategically positioned as the logistical hub for SADC and COMESA regions while also be integrated with the entire African continent. There is a huge opportunity for investment in establishing Health infrastructure like hospitals and clinics.