Online Reporter
Ivan Zhakata
Herald Correspondent
RETAIL and wholesale businesses across Zimbabwe will operate normally on July 31, 2026, the Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers (CZR) has said.
In a statement, CZR president Dr Denford Mutashu said supermarkets, wholesalers, pharmacies, service stations and other retail outlets will remain open.
“The Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers (CZR) wishes to assure the Nation that all retail and wholesale businesses across Zimbabwe will remain open and conduct business as usual on 31 July 2026,” Dr Mutashu said.
He urged members of the public to continue patronising their usual shopping centres and retail outlets as they conduct their day-to-day activities.
Dr Mutashu said the retail and wholesale sector remained a critical pillar of the economy, providing essential goods and services to millions of consumers while supporting employment, industrial growth and national development.
He said the prevailing peace, security and macro-economic stability provided a foundation for businesses to operate, invest and serve consumers with confidence.
Dr Mutashu also called on retailers, wholesalers, suppliers, employees and members of the public to uphold peace and exercise restraint, while rejecting actions that could disrupt business operations or undermine economic progress.
“Let us all play our part in preserving peace, protecting livelihoods and advancing Zimbabwe’s development aspirations,” he said.
Dr Mutashu said CZR remained committed to working with the Government, law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders to ensure uninterrupted trade, consumer confidence and sustainable economic growth.
