Online Reporter
Tapiwanashe Mangwiro
THE 2026 National Budget is expected to place strong emphasis on infrastructure, energy, agriculture and climate resilience, reflecting the Government’s intention to drive long-term economic transformation while safeguarding livelihoods.
Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has already hinted that infrastructure development will remain central to next year’s spending priorities.
In Bulawayo recently, he said the budget will push the upgrading and modernisation of key transport corridors to improve connectivity and support economic activity.
Energy supply will also take centre stage, with the Government set to promote a diversified power mix by scaling up investments in solar and hydro, while maintaining flexible thermal capacity to ensure reliability.
Housing delivery systems are expected to be strengthened to guarantee access to affordable and sustainable accommodation for all citizens.
In agriculture, the Budget is projected to channel more resources towards food security and climate resilience, driven by community-based rural development projects that support value addition.
Minister Ncube said: “Private sector participation in agricultural financing will be expanded through risk-sharing and co-funding arrangements, while opening more space for private players in the marketing of agricultural produce.”
He said these measures are designed to boost productivity, protect the environment and reinforce Zimbabwe’s economic recovery path.
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