BULAWAYO- Vice President Constantino Chiwenga on Wednesday urged investors to trust government promises of policy stability and economic reform, as he sought to reassure business leaders at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) that Zimbabwe remains open for investment.
Addressing the International Business Conference (IBC) in Bulawayo, Chiwenga said the government was moving away from what he described as “policy articulation” to implementation, amid continued concerns over policy inconsistency and economic instability.
“The government remains committed to policy consistency, fiscal discipline, the sanctity of contracts, protection of investments, and continuous improvement in the ease of doing business,” Chiwenga said.
“These principles are essential to unlocking domestic and international investment. Our objective is to make Zimbabwe one of the most efficient and attractive investment destinations in the region.”
The conference, held under the theme ‘Connected Economies, Competitive Industries,’ brought together government officials, business executives and development partners to discuss Zimbabwe’s industrialisation agenda.
“We are actively shaping the architecture of a modern, industrialised, and globally competitive Zimbabwean economy,” he said.
“Nations that adapt quickly and build productive industries are poised to steer the revolution.”
Chiwenga’s assurances come against a backdrop of persistent investor concerns over currency instability, policy flip-flops especially in mining, inflationary pressures and a complex regulatory environment that businesses say continues to undermine confidence.
Chiwenga urged delegates to turn discussions into projects.
“The focus now is on execution and results. This conference must serve as a catalyst for concrete outcomes. We must convert dialogue into investment, partnerships into projects, and opportunities into measurable economic impact,” he said.
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