The upcoming visit of a Turkish business delegation to Zimbabwe in March 2024 is poised to significantly impact the business landscape of both countries. This event, facilitated by the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) in collaboration with the Turkish Electro Technology (TET) Electrical and Electronics Exporters Association, represents a crucial opportunity for business leaders and entrepreneurs from both nations to forge strong partnerships and explore new avenues for growth and collaboration.

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Zimbabwe is not ready for artificial intelligence (AI). The big issues currently pressing are continental integration, economies of scale, innovation, entrepreneurship, infrastructure (power, transport, digital, etc.), and governance (zero corruption, democracy, rule of law).

ZNCC Mashonaland Region is excited to announce the commencement of the process for the highly anticipated 2024 Annual Business Awards to be held on 10 May 2024 at Cresta Lodge Msasa in Harare. As an event that recognizes and celebrates excellence in the business community, we are now inviting nominations from individuals and businesses who have demonstrated exceptional achievements and contributions to the economy and business in Zimbabwe.

Moderator: Mr Amiel Matindike – Director, Axis Solutions   Panelists: Mr. Anthony Kabaghe – President, Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI); Mr Carlos E. Caceres - Resident Representative, IMF Zimbabwe; Ms. Eve C. Gadzikwa – CEO, SADC Accreditation Service; and Prof. Tony Hawkins – Economist

According to Prof. Tony Hawkins, two issues are standing out on the policy agenda and these include the debt overhang given the inconsistency in the GDP numbers and currency instability. In 43 years, Zimbabwe had only one IMF Staff Monitored Programme that has been successful and this has been affecting the re-engagement and engagement initiatives. The operating environment is marred by policy inconsistencies and in this sphere, de-dollarization is extremely difficult to achieve.

Foreword

Following the successful visit of the Turkish Delegation to Zimbabwe in December 2023, the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC), in collaboration with the Turkish Electro Technology (TET) Electrical and Electronics Exporters Association, hosted Business-to-Business Meetings at Meikles Hotel in Harare on 12 March 2024. The primary objective of these meetings was to facilitate partnerships and explore business opportunities between Turkish companies in the electro and electronics sector and Zimbabwean businesses. This event provided a unique platform for Zimbabwean companies in the electro and electronics sector to engage with potential buyers and suppliers from Turkey, intending to establish mutually beneficial business relationships.