Zimbabwe Sees Hope for Growth Despite Last Year's Drought
The nation's business leaders paint a bright picture of Zimbabwe's future. They point to farming, mining, and new ideas from colleges as keys to success this year.
Farming is at the heart of these hopes. The field holds the power to lift other parts of life—from power plants to factories across the land.
"We see farming coming back strong," said Professor Obert Jiri, who leads the country's farm office. He talked about plans for winter crops and better rains ahead. The nation wants more farms to use water systems that work in dry times.
Store owners feel good about what's coming. Denford Mutashu speaks for shop owners. He says talks between business folks and leaders might help shops run better.
Money expert Dr. Prosper Chitambara thinks business will pick up. "We think things will run better than last year," he said. He banks on good rains to help farms grow more food.
But some say Zimbabwe must fix big problems first. Brains Muchemwa, another money expert, wants leaders to make sure power plants work better. He says the country needs both U.S. dollars and local money to work well until 2030.
Law expert Ngobizitha Mlilo joins the hopeful crowd. Yet he asks all people in Zimbabwe to work as one team.
These bright hopes come after hard times. Last year, hot, dry weather from El Nino hurt farms across southern Africa. But Zimbabwe's leaders think new plans for farming and business will help beat these problems.
The nation's business leaders paint a bright picture of Zimbabwe's future. They point to farming, mining, and new ideas from colleges as keys to success this year.
Farming is at the heart of these hopes. The field holds the power to lift other parts of life—from power plants to factories across the land.
"We see farming coming back strong," said Professor Obert Jiri, who leads the country's farm office. He talked about plans for winter crops and better rains ahead. The nation wants more farms to use water systems that work in dry times.
Store owners feel good about what's coming. Denford Mutashu speaks for shop owners. He says talks between business folks and leaders might help shops run better.
Money expert Dr. Prosper Chitambara thinks business will pick up. "We think things will run better than last year," he said. He banks on good rains to help farms grow more food.
But some say Zimbabwe must fix big problems first. Brains Muchemwa, another money expert, wants leaders to make sure power plants work better. He says the country needs both U.S. dollars and local money to work well until 2030.
Law expert Ngobizitha Mlilo joins the hopeful crowd. Yet he asks all people in Zimbabwe to work as one team.
These bright hopes come after hard times. Last year, hot, dry weather from El Nino hurt farms across southern Africa. But Zimbabwe's leaders think new plans for farming and business will help beat these problems.
