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Minister of Industry and Commerce, Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndlovu, has urged industry players to heed President Mnangagwa’s call to remove all trade barriers.
Speaking at the inaugural National Competitiveness Commission Competitiveness Summit in Bulawayo on Wednesday, Minister Ndlovu emphasised the importance of competitiveness in driving Zimbabwe’s economic growth.
His remarks echoed President Mnangagwa’s address at the First Meeting of the 2025 Cabinet Year last week, where the President directed all ministries to ensure that businesses are not burdened by prohibitive regulations, excessive administrative fees and restrictive licensing requirements.
Instead, he stressed that fees, licenses, permits and regulations should serve as catalysts for economic development.
“President Mnangagwa gave a clear rallying call for us to follow—that is, removing all barriers that hinder trade facilitation,” said Minister Ndlovu.
He urged delegates to engage in meaningful discussions that would contribute to strong, actionable outcomes.
“The outcomes will assist in crafting sound policies to drive Zimbabwe’s growth,” he said.
“I look forward to robust discussions so that, as policymakers, we can emerge from this platform empowered and clear on what needs to be done. The President has given us instructions—we have no choice but to follow that.”
The summit ends on Thursday.
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