The recent Mine Entra exhibition, held from October 9-11 at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) grounds, highlighted the Government’s proactive steps to strengthen the mining sector, a key driver of Zimbabwe’s economic growth and an essential component of achieving Vision 2030.
Under President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration, significant strides have been made to position mining as a cornerstone of the economy. Key initiatives include an ambitious target to raise mining exports to $12 billion by 2025 and create over 30,000 local jobs. These efforts aim to increase the mining sector’s contribution to GDP, with a target of a 20% share, supporting the country’s vision of attaining upper-middle-income status by 2030.
The Government is also focused on fostering a favorable investment climate by promoting sustainable mining practices and ensuring equitable benefits for all stakeholders. This includes creating an environment that encourages both local and foreign investment, with an emphasis on collaboration to drive sector growth.
Mine Entra provided a platform for business-to-business engagements, reinforcing the Government’s philosophy of “Nyika Inovakwa Nevene Vayo,” which advocates for inclusivity and collective national development. By fostering partnerships and collaboration, the exhibition demonstrated the Government’s commitment to unlocking the full potential of the mining industry.
As Zimbabwe moves toward the accelerated realization of Vision 2030, the initiatives showcased at Mine Entra 2024 reflect the Government’s strong commitment to advancing the mining sector, driving economic growth, and paving the way for a prosperous upper-middle-income economy.
