Online Reporter
Rutendo Nyeve
MATABELELAND North Provincial Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Richard Moyo, has urged the international community to look beyond Victoria Falls’ renowned beauty and seize the practical opportunities for collaboration, investment, and partnerships that exist within the province and its communities.
Minister Moyo made the call while addressing delegates from across Africa and beyond at the official opening the Zimbabwe Tripartite Negotiating Forum Global Summit in Victoria Falls on Wednesday.
He emphasised that collective effort must translate into tangible outcomes for ordinary people.
“It is an honor and privilege to warmly welcome you to the city of Victoria Falls for the inaugural chapter of the negotiations for the global summit towards inclusive roads, decent work, beneficiation and investment promotion,” he said.
“Your presence here reflects our shared commitment to advancing inclusive economic growth, ensuring that our economies create meaningful opportunities for all.”
Minister Moyo said under President Mnangagwa’s visionary leadership, Zimbabwe continues to pursue Vision 2030, aimed at attaining an empowered and prosperous upper-middle-income society.
He described the summit as an important platform for government, business, and labour to strengthen dialogue and build partnerships.
The minister encouraged delegates to explore Matabeleland North’s unique attractions, including Victoria Falls, the mighty Zambezi River, and Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s largest national park, celebrated for its biodiversity.
Beyond tourism, he highlighted Victoria Falls’ emergence as a financial services hub, citing the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange, which provides a platform for raising capital in foreign currencies, and the city’s special economic zone status.
“These developments reinforce the importance of connecting tourism, infrastructure, finance, production, and enterprises in driving economic growth,” he said.
Minister Moyo challenged participants to move beyond discussion.
“I encourage participants to look beyond the discussion and consider the practical opportunities for collaboration, investment, and partnerships that exist within our province and communities. Our collective effort must translate into productive enterprises, decent employment and improved livelihood for our people.”
He pledged the host province’s commitment to providing an environment conducive to meaningful networking and collaboration, expressing hope that visitors would leave with lasting memories of the province’s natural wonders, cultural heritage, and the kindness of its people.
