President Mnangagwa delivered remarks to business leaders from Zimbabwe and Japan during the World Expo 2025 proceedings. The Zimbabwe Business Forum gathered executives from mining, tourism, agriculture, and manufacturing sectors. Government officials and private sector representatives accompanied the President on this high-level delegation. Mnangagwa emphasized Zimbabwe's readiness to welcome investors while promoting innovation and eliminating business obstacles. The President stressed that opportunities exist for collaborative economic development between both nations.
Zimbabwe currently purchases vehicles, machinery, and mechanical equipment from Japan while exporting tobacco, raw hides, and nickel products. Trade expansion possibilities remain underexplored despite strong political relationships between the countries. The President highlighted Zimbabwe's strategic position as a gateway to Southern African Development Community markets. Abundant natural resources, skilled workers, and expanding infrastructure provide competitive advantages for potential investors. The government has implemented reforms to establish stable and predictable business conditions.
Agricultural development, infrastructure projects, renewable energy initiatives, and technology sectors present collaboration opportunities. Manufacturing industries are expanding through industrial parks and value chain development in steel, cement, food processing, and pharmaceuticals. The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency operates a streamlined one-stop investment center for licensing processes. Mining sector potential particularly focuses on lithium and platinum resources. Several cabinet ministers attended the forum alongside business delegates from both countries.
Zimbabwe currently purchases vehicles, machinery, and mechanical equipment from Japan while exporting tobacco, raw hides, and nickel products. Trade expansion possibilities remain underexplored despite strong political relationships between the countries. The President highlighted Zimbabwe's strategic position as a gateway to Southern African Development Community markets. Abundant natural resources, skilled workers, and expanding infrastructure provide competitive advantages for potential investors. The government has implemented reforms to establish stable and predictable business conditions.
Agricultural development, infrastructure projects, renewable energy initiatives, and technology sectors present collaboration opportunities. Manufacturing industries are expanding through industrial parks and value chain development in steel, cement, food processing, and pharmaceuticals. The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency operates a streamlined one-stop investment center for licensing processes. Mining sector potential particularly focuses on lithium and platinum resources. Several cabinet ministers attended the forum alongside business delegates from both countries.
