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COMESA Challenged to Boost Investment and Value Addition
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COMESA Challenged to Boost Investment and Value Addition

October 20, 2026October 21, 2026

HARARE – President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has challenged businesses across the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) to increase investment in manufacturing, mineral beneficiation and value addition to strengthen regional industries, create jobs and improve the competitiveness of African economies.

AFREXIM Bank announces support for Zimbabwean Farmers
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AFREXIM Bank announces support for Zimbabwean Farmers

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026

The AFREXIM Bank has announced its readiness to assist Zimbabean Farmers in order to access the latest Credit Facility launched by the institution to assist players in the Agricultural Sector across Africa. The facility is set to boost Africa’s food security in the wake of the projected Elnino effect.

Murwira Calls for Heritage-Based Industrialisation to Drive COMESA’s Economic Sovereignty
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Murwira Calls for Heritage-Based Industrialisation to Drive COMESA’s Economic Sovereignty

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026

By Caroline Washaya Moyo HARARE — Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Professor Amon Murwira has called on COMESA member…

One Market, One Future: Zimbabwe Pushes COMESA to Transform Raw Materials into Wealth
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One Market, One Future: Zimbabwe Pushes COMESA to Transform Raw Materials into Wealth

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026

HARARE – Zimbabwe has urged COMESA member states to dismantle trade barriers, accelerate green industrialisation and invest in local manufacturing to transform Africa’s natural resources into higher-value products, jobs and sustainable economic growth.

Zimbabwe Urges COMESA States to Turn Green Industry Commitments into Investment
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Zimbabwe Urges COMESA States to Turn Green Industry Commitments into Investment

October 19, 2026October 19, 2026

HARARE – Industry and Commerce Minister Hon. M. N. Ndhlovu has urged COMESA member states to accelerate investment in green manufacturing, recycling and local value addition, saying the region must translate policy commitments into tangible economic gains, stronger regional trade and sustainable jobs.

Coca-Cola Africa Backs 19th COMESA Business Forum as Regional Trade Drive Gains Momentum
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Coca-Cola Africa Backs 19th COMESA Business Forum as Regional Trade Drive Gains Momentum

October 17, 2026October 17, 2026

HARARE, Zimbabwe – Coca-Cola Africa has come on board as a lead sponsor of the 19th COMESA Business Forum and Exhibition, strengthening private-sector participation in a major regional platform seeking to boost intra-African trade, attract investment and accelerate industrialisation across Eastern and Southern Africa.

COMESA and Zimbabwe Sign Hosting Agreement for 25th COMESA Summit
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COMESA and Zimbabwe Sign Hosting Agreement for 25th COMESA Summit

September 16, 2026September 16, 2026

By Tendai Keith Guvamombe The Agreement was jointly signed by Hon. Professor Amon Murwira, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Republic of Zimbabwe, and H.E. Chileshe Mpundu Kapwepwe, Secretary General of COMESA, formally marking a key milestone in preparations for the Summit, which will be held in Harare from 19 to 22 October 2026.

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