President Emmerson Mnangagwa addressed the Fourth Session of the 10th Parliament in Harare, outlining Zimbabwe’s economic achievements and forthcoming legislative reforms. The President highlighted sustained macroeconomic stability, with inflation falling to single-digit levels since January 2026. Foreign currency inflows reached US$10.7 billion in the first half of 2026, projected to hit US$20 billion by year-end. Agriculture also saw significant growth, expanding by 27.9% and contributing 2.2 percentage points to the country’s 8.3% GDP growth.
Mnangagwa also detailed ongoing infrastructure projects, including accelerated rural electrification and major highway upgrades, with plans for two new international airlines to begin flying into Zimbabwe in 2027. Legislative priorities for the session include amendments to the electoral act, the constitutional court act, and a new delimitation commission act. Additionally, a proposed Trafficking in Persons Bill aims to protect Zimbabweans from fraudulent employment schemes abroad.
Key Players Involved
- President Emmerson Mnangagwa: Delivered the State of the Nation Address, outlining national progress and future plans.
- Zimbabwean Parliament: Will consider the legislative agenda proposed by the President.
Event Timeline
- September 29, 2026: President Mnangagwa delivered the State of the Nation Address at Parliament Building in Harare.
- January 2027: Zimbabwe is set to assume a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2027-28 term.
