NACE 2026 to launch US$2bn import substitution strategy

ZIMBABWE is moving to eliminate its agricultural import bill by US$2 billion through the launch of a transformative localisation strategy, a primary deliverable anchoring the upcoming National Agriculture Conference and Expo (NACE) 2026.

The conference, scheduled for September 24 and 25, is organised by the Agriculture, Mechanisation and Water Resources Development ministry in partnership with the Agricultural Marketing Authority, Africa Economic Development Strategies and Buy Zimbabwe.

The high-level gathering will focus on twin strategic outputs designed to transform the national agricultural landscape.

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