Matabeleland North Investment Indaba 2025 Set to Unlock Regional Economic Growth

Matabeleland North Province is preparing to host one of Zimbabwe’s most strategic investment gatherings, the Matabeleland North Investment Indaba 2025, scheduled for 11–12 July 2025 in Umguza, Bhenasvilla. Running under the theme, “Driving Socio-Economic Growth Through Strategic Investments in Infrastructure and Value Addition,” the indaba is expected to attract investors, business leaders, policymakers, development agencies, and entrepreneurs from across Zimbabwe and beyond.

The conference comes at a crucial time as Zimbabwe continues to position provinces as economic growth hubs capable of driving industrialisation, employment creation, and sustainable development through targeted investments.

A Platform for Strategic Investment

The Matabeleland North Investment Indaba aims to showcase the province’s untapped potential in key sectors, including:

• Mining
• Tourism
• Agriculture
• Infrastructure Development
• Energy
• Manufacturing and Value Addition

With Matabeleland North being home to vast natural resources, tourism destinations, agricultural land, and strategic transport corridors, the conference seeks to create direct engagement between investors and project owners while unlocking opportunities for partnerships and economic transformation.

Distinguished Leadership and Speakers

The event will feature high-profile government officials and industry experts who will provide insights into Zimbabwe’s investment climate, economic reforms, and opportunities within the province.

Guest of Honour

The conference will be officiated by Professor Mthuli Ncube, Zimbabwe’s Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion.

Host

The event will be hosted by Hon. Richard Moyo, Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Matabeleland North Province.

Key Speakers Include:

• Munashe Shava – Hwange Colliery Company Limited Holdings
• Justin Bgoni – Zimbabwe Stock Exchange
• Wellington Maphosa – Hwange Electricity Supply Company
• Lameck Tarupuwa – Lamcent Capital Pvt Ltd
• Mr Nkosinathi Ncube – ZINARA CEO
• Dr T Manzungu – ZIMBUILD
• Mrs Bernice Richards – CIFOZ Matabeleland Region
• Stephen Ncube – ZNCC Matabeleland Chamber President
• Thomas Gwatida – Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) Matabeleland Region
• Lynder Freeman Maphosa – Umguza RDC
• Nation Mudzitirwa – Ministry of Industry & Commerce
• Tambudzai Mkuputa – ZIMPARKS
• Fortune Ntengwa JOMANE – LSU Director Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Industrialisation
• Tafadzwa Municha – Solgas Representative
• Taona Zhou – Mosi Oa Tunya Development Company
• Martin Chingaira – Construction Industry Federation of Zimbabwe

Unlocking Provincial Potential

The indaba is expected to stimulate conversations around:

• Infrastructure financing
• Industrial development
• Public-private partnerships (PPPs)
• Tourism expansion
• Renewable energy investments
• Road and transport development
• Value chain beneficiation

The province continues to emerge as a strategic gateway for investment due to its proximity to regional trade routes, tourism assets such as Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park, and growing opportunities in mining and agriculture.

Collaboration Driving Development

The conference is co-hosted by ACM (Amanzi Conference Management) and supported by several leading corporate institutions, including:

• Hwange Colliery Company Limited Holdings
• Hwange Electricity Supply Company
• Lamcent Capital
• FOSSIL Contracting
• Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc
• Victoria Falls Stock Exchange
• VFIFC
• Kingdom Blue Funerals
• Muchesu Coal

Building the Future of Matabeleland North

The Matabeleland North Investment Indaba 2025 represents more than just a conference — it is a strategic platform designed to connect capital, ideas, leadership, and development opportunities that can transform the province into a major economic powerhouse.

As Zimbabwe advances its devolution and industrialisation agenda under Vision 2030, events such as this play an important role in attracting investment, accelerating infrastructure development, and promoting inclusive economic growth across provinces.

For investors, entrepreneurs, and development partners, the indaba offers an opportunity to become part of Matabeleland North’s next chapter of growth and innovation.

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