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LOCAL and international business titans will converge in Harare on Thursday for the inaugural Zimbabwe-China Investment Symposium, a high-level indaba aimed at unlocking fresh economic frontiers and driving national industrialisation.
The all-day event, running under the theme; “Strengthening Relations to Unlock Zimbabwe’s Potential”, is being jointly convened by Africapaciti Investment Group and the Chamber of Chinese Enterprises in Zimbabwe at the Golden Conifer Conference Centre.
This platform is designed to advance Zimbabwe’s National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2) and Vision 2030 targets by establishing new pathways for inclusive economic growth, technology transfer, policy alignment and infrastructure development.
Energy and Power Development Minister July Moyo will headline the symposium as the guest of honour, while Permanent Secretary for Presidential Affairs and Devolution in the Office of the President, Engineer Tafadzwa Muguti, will also address delegates, making a strong pitch for enhanced Chinese participation in provincial economies.
The diplomatic community and Chinese private sector will be represented at the highest level by Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Zhou Ding, alongside the Chinese Chamber of Enterprises leadership, comprising chairperson Mr Benson Xu and secretary-general Mr William Wen.
Speaking ahead of the symposium, Africapaciti chief executive Mrs Tsungai Muguti revealed that the forum is intentionally structured to deliver tangible economic outcomes rather than just high-level dialogue.
“Zimbabwe possesses immense investment potential across a wide range of sectors, and this symposium provides an important platform for building strategic partnerships that will unlock shared prosperity,” Mrs Muguti said.
“Our vision is to create a platform where relationships are transformed into sustainable investments that drive inclusive economic growth, create jobs and stimulate industrial growth.”
Africapaciti Group’s Head of Investments and Advisory Services, Mr Andy Hodges, echoed these sentiments, noting that the high calibre of speakers and delegates shows the mutual commitment of both nations to enhance their economic frameworks.
“The Zimbabwe-China Investment Symposium is a milestone in boosting and further improving the already strong relationship and cooperation, both diplomatically but more importantly economically, between Zimbabwe and China,” he said.
“The calibre of speakers, panellists and delegates demonstrates the strong commitment from both nations to unlock Zimbabwe’s vast potential.
Through meaningful dialogue and strategic collaboration, we are building the frameworks that will support inclusive growth, industrialisation, investment and job creation for years to come.”
Key regulatory and investment promotion State entities—including the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA), the Department of Immigration, ZimTrade, and the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) — are expected to attend, alongside Provincial Affairs and Devolution Ministers from all 10 provinces.
Organisers listed priority areas for discussion, including creating an attractive investment environment for Chinese investors; expanding agricultural exports under China’s zero-tariff trade policy; mining sector opportunities; tourism and hospitality investment; land management and rural industrialisation; financial inclusion, incentives and regulatory reforms; and technology transfer.
The symposium will conclude with the presentation of key resolutions and recommendations on enhancing, building and expanding Zimbabwe-China investment cooperation.
“Those interested in attending this free inaugural Zimbabwe-China Investment Symposium can register at zimchinasymposium.com,” Africapaciti Group public relations and marketing communications officer Ms Precious Mpanduki said.
