Zimbabwe has attracted significant investment commitments in the third quarter of 2025, with total projected inflows reaching US$3.26 billion, the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) has announced.
Speaking during the annual Investor Cocktail in Harare yesterday, ZIDA Chief Executive Officer Tafadzwa Chinamo said such figures reflect growing investor confidence across key sectors of the economy and renewed appetite for long-term opportunities.
“We continue to work with Afreximbank and AfDB on regional integration and investment promotion initiatives, while collaborating with UNDP and UN Women on programmes aimed at supporting inclusive and sustainable development,” he said.
He attributed the positive inflows to improving investment systems, policy consistency and strengthened engagement with both local and global capital.
“Our focus remains on building a modern, efficient and investor-friendly jurisdiction by aligning our frameworks to regional and international best practice,” he said.
According to ZIDA, the financial services sector dominated commitments, contributing US$2.15 billion, nearly two-thirds of the total inflows registered in the quarter.
The energy sector recorded US$543 million, driven largely by investments in renewable power generation, transmission upgrades and independent power producer projects.
Mining remained a strong pillar, attracting US$379 million as investors continued to target Zimbabwe’s vast lithium, gold, platinum and critical mineral resources.
The manufacturing sector contributed US$120 million, with most projects focusing on retooling, expansion, and value-addition in line with the country’s industrialisation agenda.
Chinamo said the distribution of the commitments shows where investor confidence is strongest.
“Harare Province dominated geographical investment commitments with US$2.43 billion, followed by Matabeleland North and South. This reflects strong appetite for large-scale, high-impact projects aligned to our national economic priorities,” he noted.
He added that ZIDA remains committed to strengthening systems that support ease of doing business and timely processing of investment proposals.
“We will continue to work closely with both domestic and international partners to position Zimbabwe as a competitive, predictable and attractive investment destination,” said Chinamo.
ZIDA said the agency will maintain its focus on promoting regional integration, deepening global partnerships and supporting sustainable development as it seeks to turn investment commitments into bankable, job-creating projects.
