Online Reporter
Judith Phiri Zimpapers Business Hub
STAKEHOLDERS in Matabeleland region are ready to engage Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, who will headline the 2026 Post-Budget Breakfast Meeting in Bulawayo on Monday.
Hosted by Zimpapers, the country’s largest integrated media group in collaboration with the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI), the platform is expected to draw leading business and financial sector voices to unpack the implications of the 2026 National Budget.
The high-level engagement comes a few weeks after Prof Ncube presented the 2026 National Budget, themed: “Enhancing Drivers of Economic Growth and Transformation Towards Vision 2030”.
The meeting is expected to further provide businesses, investors and analysts with deeper insights into the policy measures proposed in the budget, amid expectations of accelerated growth, increased private-sector participation and stronger macroeconomic stability.
Key speakers will include United Refineries Limited (URL) Managing Director, Dr Busisa Moyo (Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) chairman) tackling a topic on Industrial Revitalisation and Unlocking the Financial Sector Catalyst.
The Bankers Association of Zimbabwe (BAZ) president, Dr Sibongile Moyo will speak on Prospects for Financial Sector under Budget- Opportunities and Constraints.
While, the BancEasy Economist and Managing Director, Mr James Wadi will unpack on A Critical Analysis of the 2026 National Budget for Business and Managing Policy Risk.
The Special Post-Budget Breakfast Meeting is expected to draw business leaders, economists, policymakers, and investors seeking clarity on the 2026 economic outlook.
The dialogue will be crucial in gauging the feasibility of proposed measures and in identifying areas where public-private collaboration can strengthen the implementation of fiscal reforms.
The 2026 budget was presented at a time when there are ongoing efforts to stabilise inflation, sustain industrial recovery, and accelerate progress towards Vision 2030.
Tomorrow’s meeting will provide a major platform for stakeholders to interrogate the budget’s assumptions and map out strategic responses for the year ahead.
