President Emmerson Mnangagwa is currently in New York, leading a high-level delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81). On the sidelines of this significant international gathering, President Mnangagwa headlined the Zimbabwe Business Forum, a crucial event aimed at attracting foreign direct investment into the Southern African nation.
Addressing American investors, President Mnangagwa passionately presented Zimbabwe as a compelling trade, investment, and tourism destination. He highlighted the country’s commitment to opening its doors to capital, technology, expertise, innovation, and skills, while also facilitating access to international markets. The President underscored Zimbabwe’s abundant natural resources, productive agricultural land, critical minerals, a skilled workforce, established industry, and its strategic location within Southern Africa as key attractions for investors.
Furthermore, President Mnangagwa assured potential investors of a non-discriminatory investment policy, pledging fair and equitable treatment for all. He emphasized that administrative processes for establishing, regulating, and incentivizing investments have been streamlined under the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA), which functions as the country’s One Stop Investment Services Centre.
Key Players Involved
- President Emmerson Mnangagwa: Leading Zimbabwe’s delegation and pitching investment opportunities.
- ZimTrade, Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA), Zimbabwe Tourism Authority: Coordinated the Zimbabwe Business Forum.
- American Investors: Target audience for investment pitches.
Event Timeline
- September 19, 2026: President Mnangagwa arrived in New York to attend UNGA 81.
- September 20, 2026: President Mnangagwa headlined the Zimbabwe Business Forum.
