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Rutendo Nyeve in VICTORIA FALLS
HIS Royal Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Jabor Bin Jassim Al Thani, a prominent member of Qatar’s ruling family, arrived in the resort city of Victoria Falls yesterday, leading a senior delegation to formalise strategic partnerships and initiate bilateral investment agreements valued at over US$19 billion, a move set to unlock vast potential across Zimbabwe’s key sectors.
The high-level delegation was warmly received by Matabeleland North Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Richard Moyo, marking the beginning of a three-day visit expected to reshape Zimbabwe’s economic trajectory.
This landmark occasion is one of the most significant outcomes of President Mnangagwa’s engagement and re-engagement policy, representing a major step forward in diplomatic, economic, and strategic cooperation between Zimbabwe and Al Mansour Holding–State of Qatar.
The anticipated outcomes of the visit include the signing of high-level bilateral agreements, strengthening of public-private investment frameworks, increased global visibility of Zimbabwe’s investment climate, and a firm commitment to long-term economic transformation through strategic partnerships.
This landmark occasion is one of the most significant outcomes of President Mnangagwa’s engagement and re-engagement policy, representing a major step forward in diplomatic, economic, and strategic cooperation between Zimbabwe and Al Mansour Holding–State of Qatar.
Speaking shortly after arrival, Ambassador Mahomed Jassat, Director of Public Relations and Chief Advisor to His Royal Highness Sheikh Mansour, expressed enthusiasm and reaffirmed the delegation’s commitment.
“It’s great to be back again in Zimbabwe. I promised President Mnangagwa that we would bring investment from Qatar. We envisage that they are going to invest approximately US$19 billion into the economy.
“We have been to Burundi. In Burundi they have promised US$12 billion, Zambia US$19 billion, Botswana US$12 billion and obviously my country has to come in there and there will be US$19 billion over all sectors.
“I am proud to be back home. I am proud to have brought the investment back into Zimbabwe and we really look forward to the Mansour Group and the State of Qatar doing business with us,” he said.
Mr Nidal Ammach, Chairman of Mansour Holding and Advisor to His Royal Highness, elaborated on the mission’s purpose.
“The purpose of the visit is to build a friendship relationship between Mansour Holding, State of Qatar and Zimbabwe. We are progressing and the friendship is getting stronger and stronger. Now we are moving to the next stage, where actually we are going to do an investment in this country,” he said.
Mr Ammach outlined the group’s broad investment interests.
“At Mansour Holding, basically, we cover all areas. So, basically starting from all technical things of the oil industry. We have downstream and upstream investments in oil and gas. We are also into agriculture, livestock, food security as well as tourism. We are very passionate about tourism, affordable housing, cyber security, ports and airports, just name it.”
Mr Ammach also emphasised the long-term nature of the investment. “Our vision actually, if you connect all these industries together, it will make that vision with Zimbabwe. We are looking at a long-term relationship and basically we’re here to invest in one black 5 star hotel. We’re looking at long term investments and what should Zimbabwe do.”
Over the past 10 months, Qatar has quietly laid the groundwork for a partnership built on mutual trust, strategic alignment and a shared commitment to Zimbabwe’s prosperity.
These efforts reflect the strength of President Mnangagwa’s leadership and the clarity of the national development vision.
Qatar’s extended presence in Zimbabwe signals a deepening commitment to a long-term, multidimensional relationship with both the Government and the people.
Zimbabwe holds a central position in Qatar’s broader regional strategy, which includes neighbouring countries such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Mozambique, Burundi, Botswana and Angola. This visit underscores Qatar’s belief in Zimbabwe’s pivotal role in regional stability and growth.
The three-day itinerary includes a formal signing ceremony for bilateral agreements, a private engagement between President Mnangagwa and Sheikh Mansour, a joint press briefing, and visits to strategic national projects and infrastructure.
The delegation will also participate in key Business-to-Government (B2G) and Business-to-Business (B2B) meetings with Zimbabwean leaders and private sector representatives, alongside tours of religious, historical and cultural sites.
