Zimbabwean economist, Eddie Cross, has revealed that the country is set to experience massive growth due to various factors. Eddie cross was speaking to Arise Africa news TV channel.

  • There is a building boom with over one million houses under construction from the Diaspora community.
  • We are selling 4 million tonnes of cement this year.
  • Everywhere you look , you see trucks carrying bricks.
  • There are about 5 million adult Zimbabweans working in South Africa, with about 500 000 of those in executive positions.
  • Over 50% of all education costs are paid by Diaspora Zimbabweans.
  • Investments in mining are at their highest levels, Platinum, Lithium and Gold, these are set to continue. There is a massive investment by China in the steel sector.
  • There is over $6 billion investment in capacity across the mining sector.