Harare – The Australia Zimbabwe Business Council (AZBC) says it will today co-host with Regions of Africa the Zimbabwe Investment Forum in Perth in a bid to market Zimbabwean investment opportunities to Australian investors.
President Mnangagwa declared that Zimbabwe is open for investment and the economic fortunes of the country will be anchored on a thriving agriculture sector and mining.
In a press release on Thursday AZBC said, “We are excited to host the first Zimbabwe Investment Forum showcasing various investment opportunities that the Zimbabwean economy presents to Australian investors.”
The Forum will include Zimbabwe Minister of Mines Cde Winston Chitando recorded Keynote message, Mr Batirai Manhando, President of Chamber of Mines and Mr Isaac Kwesu Chief Executive Officer of Zimbabwe Chamber of Mines.
Chairman of the Australia Zimbabwe Business Council, Samuel Sebenzo said in the post-election environment, we expect stronger focus on attracting investors by the Zimbabwe companies with much more intentional support from the Zimbabwean government.
“We are supportive of the reform agenda that the current administration is proposing, in particular the intent to ensure political stability, re-join the international community and promote market economy that is investor friendly,” he said.
He added that, “An essential step for opening up opportunities for trade and investment is an intentional and strategic international community engagement. To that end, we are inviting interested businesses and investors to participate in the Zimbabwe Investment Forum in person in Perth or online through Facebook Live Streaming.
“The Forum will be part of our continued effort to showcase business opportunities while facilitating mutually beneficial connections and cooperation.
“The AZBC will continue to engage with Australian government, Zimbabwe government and business communities in both countries to facilitate mutual cooperation and flow of timely and reliable information ahead of a detailed policy and implementation plan from the Zimbabwean government.”
AZBC is a non-governmental and non-political national business chamber established to facilitate the business linkages between Zimbabwe and the Australia by engaging with governments, businesses, investors, civil societies and expatriate communities in both countries. AZBC host events across Australia and organises business missions between the two countries.
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