Foreign capital flees despite Zimbabwe’s mining boom
The AOF, a closed-end investment firm traded on the Specialist Fund Segment of the London Stock Exchange, detailed these structural hurdles in its 2025 annual report.
By Tatira Zwinoira
May. 3, 2026
Investors withhold billions after signing up to Zimbabwe, country achieves only 3% realisation rate in 4-year period, says Zida
The challenge is no longer attracting interest, but converting that interest into bankable, funded projects that survive beyond announcements and memoranda of understanding.
By Freeman Makopa
May. 2, 2026
Harare on brink of deadly cholera outbreak, as mayor slams investment authority over delayed sanitation deal
“For some reason, certain regulatory bodies that should be pro-investment become the very bottlenecks of investment,” Mafume said, in a pointed critique.
By Freeman Makopa
May. 2, 2026
UNDP, ZIDA rally private capital at ZITF dialogue
UNDP Resident Representative Ayodele Odusola said Zimbabwe’s trajectory hinges on capital that delivers jobs, resilience and structural transformation.
By Sharon Sibindi
Apr. 23, 2026
Is Zimbabwe safe for foreign investment? Law, policy and the reality of protection
While the State retains powers to acquire land for public purposes, compensation remains a constitutional requirement.
By Adam Mavhiko
Apr. 23, 2026
Investors pull back after rule changes
This compares to US$4,76 billion recorded in the first quarter of 2025. The number of new licences also dropped from 214 to 146 over the same period.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Apr. 23, 2026
Zida launches investor match-making hub
The Value Connect Lounge represents a strategic shift towards structured investment facilitation.
By Business Reporter
Apr. 21, 2026
New ZIDA platform aims to turn investor interest into deals
ZIDA said the initiative marks a strategic shift towards active deal facilitation, positioning the agency as a connector between investors, project promoters and key stakeholders.
By Business Reporter
Apr. 20, 2026
Zim seeks US$200m to launch second satellite
He said government was engaging potential financiers to support the project.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Mar. 11, 2026
