Manicaland's economy grew to $3.2 billion from $1.46 billion in 2018, showing that more sectors are contributing to regional growth. The province ranks fifth nationwide behind Harare, Bulawayo, Midlands, and Mashonaland West. These figures represent 2023 data as officials still process current-year information.
The area's economy is becoming more balanced, with twelve major industries driving growth compared to just five previously. Manicaland achieved 6.6 percent growth last year, making it the second-fastest expanding provincial economy after Matabeleland North.
Tourism, communications, education, farming, and transport led the expansion. Agriculture contributes nearly 17 percent of regional output, with mining, retail...