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Investing in Zimbabwe's Future: Opportunities for Business Growth

In 1980, Zimbabwe had one of the most advanced economies in sub-Saharan Africa, but by the 1990s, corruption and political turmoil led to significant economic decline. This Expo trip aims to identify 2-3 viable businesses in Zimbabwe that are undercapitalized or lack key skills but have the potential to create employment and social dividends. Identified opportunities include small-scale maize milling, domestic cleaning agent production, metal fabrication, and sugar cane farming. Key insights were gained by meeting influential leaders, paving the way for future investments and collaboration to foster economic renewal.

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Investing in Zimbabwe's Future: Opportunities for Business Growth

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  1. Click to edit Master subtitle style Developing TBN activities in Zimbabwe John Richards

  2. Some Background 1980 Zimbabwe had the 2nd most sophisticated economy in sub-Saharan Africa and exported food. 1990s Corruption set in amongst the ruling party members. 2000 Mugabe loses a referendum that would allow him to be President for Life. 2000 Rapid economic decline and impoverishment set in.

  3. Aim of the Expo Trip • To identify 2-3 businesses to invest in: • Which may be undercapitalised or short on key skills • Which are otherwise viable • Have the potential to create employment and pay a social dividend

  4. Businesses Identified • New small scale maize mill • Domestic cleaning agent production • Metal fabrication businesses • ToughStuff market! • Dried instant relish production • Sugar cane farming restart

  5. Key Leaders We Met With • Roy Bennett – Deputy Minister of Agriculture Designate • Leonard Tsumba – Chairman of C.A.B.S. and former Reserve Bank Governor • Eddie Cross – Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office • Dave Coltart – Minister of Education, Sport & Culture • John Bell – Senior Pastor of a large metropolitan church

  6. Where to next? • Progress the 5-6 opportunities uncovered as and when possible. • Manage our investments! • Work with leaders in Zimbabwe to identify additional opportunities. • Share what we learn with others. • Enthuse TBN Members so the next EXPO has >2 participants!

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