Daniel Chigunwe
Herald Correspondent
TN Cyber Bank and other financial investment offerings under TN Holdings Limited are set to feature prominently in efforts to deepen financial and investment links between Zimbabwe and its diaspora community ahead of the fourth edition of the Zimbabwe Diaspora Homecoming Celebration and Business Summit scheduled for Harare next month.
TN Holdings Limited is the title sponsor of the December 18 event, organised by the Zimbabweans in Diaspora Organisation (ZIDO), which is expected to bring together diaspora entrepreneurs, investors and local business stakeholders to explore opportunities for economic cooperation.
The group’s involvement comes amid growing calls for innovative financial solutions that enable Zimbabweans living abroad to participate more directly in the country’s economic development through investment, business financing and wealth management.
ZIDO chairperson Mr Blessed Kapesa said the engagement reflected the importance of building stronger institutional links between the diaspora and Zimbabwe’s financial sector.
“One of the biggest challenges facing diaspora investment is creating effective channels that connect people living abroad with credible opportunities back home,” he said.
“Financial institutions and investment platforms such as those under TN Holdings have an important role to play in bridging that gap and facilitating meaningful economic participation.”
Mr Kapesa said the organisation wanted to move the diaspora conversation beyond remittances towards long-term investment, entrepreneurship and employment creation.
“We must begin to see our diaspora community not only as a source of remittances but as strategic partners in national development,” he said.
“Our people have capital, skills, networks and international business experience that can contribute significantly to Zimbabwe’s economic transformation.”
The summit will feature networking, exhibitions and investment discussions, followed by an awards dinner gala in the evening.
The engagement comes as Zimbabwe pursues its Vision 2030 development agenda, with diaspora capital and expertise offering opportunities to support domestic enterprise growth and economic expansion.
