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Daniel Chigunwe
Herald Correspondent
EFFORTS to attract investment and grow trade will take centre stage at the upcoming South Africa–Zimbabwe Business Expo 2026, a meeting expected to focus on real business opportunities and challenges in cross-border investment.
The two-day Expo, organised by the Zimbabweans in Diaspora Organisation (ZIDO) and will be held in May in Johannesburg, is expected to bring together business leaders, investors, policymakers and Zimbabweans living abroad.
The event is expected to go beyond networking, providing a platform for business deals and discussions on how Zimbabwe can improve its competitiveness in key sectors such as real estate, agriculture, mining, infrastructure, tourism, energy, ICT and financial services.
ZIDO chairperson Mr Blessed Kapesa said the expo comes at a time when diaspora investment and skills are becoming increasingly important to the country’s economic growth.
“This platform creates an opportunity for local businesses and diaspora investors to form practical partnerships, especially in sectors with potential for growth and exports,” he said.
Economic analysts say Zimbabwe’s ability to attract long-term investment will depend on clear and consistent policies, ease of doing business and stronger financial systems.
Bongani Ndlovu