Online Reporter
Gibson Nyikadzino
Zimpapers Politics Hub
Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe Colonel (Retd) Christian Katsande has commended the country’s diaspora community as unique key partners whose skills and international exposure are a powerful force for economic growth.
Addressing delegates at the 46th Independence Day anniversary commemorations in London, recently, Ambassador Katsande said the economic force of the diaspora community is not only in remittances, but investments and international networks they have made for Zimbabwe’s benefit.
He thanked President Mnangagwa for his continued support to the Zimbabweans in the diaspora.
“In his Independence Day speech, President Mnangagwa kept making references to the key contribution being made by Zimbabwe’s diaspora to the national development agenda and to their host countries in various forms.
“You are a powerful force for economic growth not only through remittances but also through investments, skills transfer and international networks. Your global exposure and expertise position you uniquely as key partners in driving innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainable development back home,” Ambassador Katsande said.
In 2025 Zimbabwe recorded strong foreign currency receipts with a sustained diaspora participation driving huge investment appetite for properties in Zimbabwe’s real estate.
Ambassador Katsande said the mission in London was ready to support all efforts by Zimbabweans in the diaspora that drive trade, investment, tourism and innovation while protecting the country’s self-determination.
“As a mission, we stand ready to support all your efforts in driving trade, investment, tourism and innovation, while defending the Zimbabwe’s sovereignty and projecting a positive image of our country. As we celebrate this Independence Day, let us renew our pledge to build a nation that is prosperous, peaceful and united, a nation that our children will be proud to call home. Together, with unity and determination, the Vision 2030 is within our reach.”
Recent data released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimate that Zimbabwe’s economy in 2025 grew by an estimated 7, 5 percent, comfortably beating Government’s original 6,6 percent target – and the momentum has carried into 2026.
