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Vusumuzi Dube, Deputy Radar Editor
Zimbabwe is positioning itself for long-term investment-led growth driven by infrastructure development, regional trade integration, mining value chains and sustainable finance initiatives.
Speaking ahead of the 2nd Zimbabwe Institutional Investors Forum 2026, MN Capital managing director, Mr Michael Ndinisa said the country was entering a critical phase where institutional capital and strategic partnerships would play a central role in unlocking economic opportunities.
“From renewed infrastructure development and growing regional trade integration, to increasing focus on mining value chains, pension fund participation, sustainable finance and private capital mobilisation, the country is positioning itself for long-term investment-led growth,” he said.
“At a time when Africa is redefining its economic future, Zimbabwe cannot afford to sit on the sidelines.”
Mr Ndinisa said the forum comes at a critical moment for Zimbabwe and the broader African continent as countries seek new models for sustainable economic transformation.
Held under the theme, ‘Mobilising Institutional Capital for Sustainable Growth and Regional Impact’, the high-level forum is expected to bring together pension funds, asset managers, insurance companies, regulators, sovereign and social security funds, development finance institutions, investment banks, Government leaders, private equity and venture capital firms, infrastructure investors, as well as environmental, social and governance (ESG) experts.
Mr Ndinisa said Zimbabwe possesses vast opportunities across sectors such as mining, agriculture, infrastructure, energy, manufacturing and financial services.
“Zimbabwe is rich in potential, from critical minerals and agriculture to infrastructure, energy, manufacturing and financial services. But unlocking sustainable growth will require bold conversations, strategic partnerships and institutional capital that is prepared to shape the future,” he said.
He said the forum would provide a platform for investors and policymakers to explore investment opportunities within Zimbabwe and the region, discuss economic reforms and policy direction, engage industry leaders and advance conversations around ESG and impact investing.
“The Forum will create a unique platform to explore investment opportunities in Zimbabwe and the region, discuss economic reforms and policy direction, engage decision-makers and industry leaders, rethink Africa risk perceptions, advance ESG and impact investing conversations and build strategic partnerships across the continent,” said Mr Ndinisa.
He added that Africa’s future growth would depend on investors and institutions willing to engage early and collaborate strategically.
“Africa’s growth story will be written by those willing to engage early, collaborate boldly and invest strategically. Harare will host those conversations,” he said.
