Preparations are in full swing for the 11th edition of the CEO Africa Roundtable, scheduled to run from October 14 to 18, 2025, at the prestigious Elephant Hills Resort in Victoria Falls. The high-level gathering, now firmly established as one of Africa’s premier executive leadership platforms, will be held under the theme “Future Ready Africa: Connecting Ideas, Creating Value.”
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to attend the summit as Guest of Honour.
The five-day conference will bring together top-level leaders including ministers, CEOs, investors, and policy experts for strategic dialogue across key sectors such as finance, energy, infrastructure, leadership, technology, and agriculture. Organisers say preparations are at an advanced stage, with this year’s event poised to deliver in-depth, solution-driven conversations to shape the next chapter of Africa’s transformation.
Key Speakers and Sessions
An impressive line-up of speakers has been confirmed for the 2025 edition. These include:
- Mangaliso Ndhlovu, Minister of Industry and Commerce
- Dr. Anxious Masuka, Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development
- Felix Mhona, Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development
- July Moyo, Minister of Energy and Power Development
- Dr. John Mangudya, CEO of the Mutapa Investment Fund
- Dr. Douglas Mboweni, CEO of Econet Wireless Zimbabwe
- Never Ncube, CEO of Dandemutande
- Phil Nervig, Deputy Chief of Mission, US Embassy in Zimbabwe
- Dr. Jesimen Chipika, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe
A major intellectual highlight of the event will be a fireside chat with Professor Arthur Mutambara, renowned academic, strategist, and former Deputy Prime Minister of Zimbabwe. Titled “Geopolitics and the Economic Impact in Africa: The Shift from Geopolitics to Geoeconomics,” the session will explore how evolving global power dynamics are reshaping Africa’s economic trajectory.
Professor Mutambara will also participate in a high-level panel on Artificial Intelligence (AI), discussing the continent’s readiness to leverage emerging technologies to drive innovation and competitiveness.
Focus on Agriculture, Investment, and Sports Economy
The agenda will also feature a transformative session on agricultural resilience, led by Dr. Anxious Masuka. The discussion will address strategies for building climate-resilient food systems, promoting climate-smart agriculture, and advancing inclusive rural development in the face of climate change.
The economic and social impact of sports will also take centre stage, with ZIFA President Nqobile Magwizi set to highlight the untapped potential of the sports industry as a driver of investment, youth empowerment, job creation, and community development.
Investor Hosting Centre to Drive Business Engagement
A key feature of the 2025 conference will be a high-impact investor session led by the Investor Hosting Centre (IHC)—a digital platform that connects global investors with bankable African opportunities. The session aims to translate the continent’s vast economic potential into sustainable investment deals.
Notable participants include:
- Larry Ivory, President of the Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce (USA), one of the largest black business organisations in the United States
- Werner Trieloff, Senior Representative for Africa, Afro Chamber (Brazil), which promotes trade and investment between Brazil and Africa
With a focus on connecting ideas and creating value, the 11th Annual CEO Africa Roundtable is expected to deliver robust dialogue, powerful insights, and actionable strategies to accelerate Africa’s growth and transformation.
