BACKGROUND:
Zimbabwe is endowed with large economic development potential. Its bountiful wildlife, agricultural opportunities, natural landscapes, natural resources, skilled labour, and high literacy rate collectively presents huge opportunities for trade and investment.
The Government of Zimbabwe (GOZ) welcomes Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to improve the country’s international competitiveness and support sustainable economic growth and development. The Zimbabwe Investment Development Agency (ZIDA), assists both foreign and local investors navigate the country’s regulatory environment.
INTRODUCTION TO THE ZIMBABWE COUNTRY FOCUS SEMINAR:
Innovative Entrepreneurs NPC is proud to be hosting the Zimbabwe Country Focus Seminar in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe to South Africa.
EVENT DETAILS:
Date: End of August 2025
Time: 08h00 to 16h30
Venue: Gauteng, South Africa
EXPECTED NUMBER OF DELEGATES: 200 delegates.
DEFINED SECTORS OF INDUSTRY TARGETED FOR PROMOTION:
Agriculture | ICT & The Digital Economy | Manufacturing | Energy
The Energy Sector will be a cut crossing theme across all of the above targeted sectors
The Purpose of the “Zimbabwe Country Focus Seminar” is to:
1. Create a platform for experts from Zimbabwe to share their knowledge and experience.
2. Create increased awareness of trade and investment opportunities available within each of the priority sectors identified in Zimbabwe.
3. Create awareness of the realities of doing business in Zimbabwe.
4. Deliberate and understand the modalities and requirements for interaction between South African and Zimbabwe, relating to the protocols for trade and investment, bilateral agreements etc. (eg. Protocols and trade tariffs etc.)
5. Encourage South Africans to network and become more aggressive by taking advantage of the trade and investment opportunities available within Zimbabwe.
The “Seminar Focus” Highlights:
• The Trade and Investment opportunities available to investors.
• The incentive packages available
• The type of projects available (Mining | Agriculture | ICT & the Digital Economy | Tourism | Manufacturing | Green Energy)
• Emphasis on Government and legislative reform to stimulate investment.
• Cost of doing business (employment trends, utility, taxation, key economic drivers).
• Drivers that create upliftment and sustainable development.
• Private / Public Partnership opportunities.
The Target Audience invited to attend:
• Decision Makers from Large Private Sector companies from South Africa’s Agricultural and Fringe Industries
• Investment and Business promotion facilitators and agencies.
• Potential investors from trading blocs.
• The Diaspora.
• The Private Sector seeking trade & investment partners
• Government Agencies who influence trade and investment.
• Individual investors with a vested interest in Zimbabwe
• Practitioners from Multinational Organizations / Trade Agencies / Import and Export Councils.
• Senior Government Officials
ZIMBABWE: A SNAPSHOT
Location
Zimbabwe is located in Southern Africa, at the heart of the North-South Corridor, making Zimbabwe’s transport infrastructure an integral part of the regional logistics ecosystem.
Total Area
390 757 sq. km. (Land =386 670 sq. km. Water = 4 087 sq. km)
Border Countries
Botswana to the West; Mozambique to the East, South Africa to the South, and Zambia to the North.
Climate
Tropical, with temperatures averaging 12 – 130C. over April – July and
21 – 380C, over August to October. The rainy season is during October - March.
Population
15 178 957 – Census 2022
Financial Inclusion
Overall financial inclusion estimated at 83% - FinScope MSME and Consumer Surveys conducted in 2022.
Major Economic Sectors
Agriculture, Mining, Manufacturing, Tourism, Mining and Services.
Inflation Rate
0.05% in March 2025
Preferential Market Access
Zimbabwe is Party to the following Free Trade Regimes:
Southern African Development Community (SADC).
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA).
Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA)-European Union Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA).
ESA-United Kingdom (UK) Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA).
African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
As well as membership of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Administration and Event Management:
Innovative Entrepreneurs NPC will manage all the administrative and events management logistics as follows:
Identification of a suitable venue.
Secure the venue
Prepare the Guest list in collaboration with the Embassy of Zimbabwe noting the agreed target audience which is noted as medium and large private sector companies with a vested interest in the identified priority sectors.
Design and send out invitations to the agreed Guest list
Prepare the sponsorship packages
Work in collaboration with the Embassy of Zimbabwe to identify potential sponsors.
Approach potential sponsors and secure sponsors
Manage the RSVP process
Invite the media
Work in collaboration with the Embassy of Zimbabwe to identify expert speakers
Secure all speaker availability including speaker logistics relating to speaker biographies and photos
Develop the programme of events proceedings in collaboration with the Embassy of Zimbabwe.
Manage the registration area on the day of the event (including name badges, VIP Guests, Media, Sponsors etc.)
Enquire all Sponsor expectations are met.
To manage event logistics (sound, AV, presentations, Hybrid links etc.).
To implement any other necessary support services towards the success of the Zimbabwe Country Focus Seminar.
