Hon Prof Mthuli Ncube

Today, I was greatly honored to be awarded an accolade of the African Finance Minister of the Year by the Reputation Poll International in the United Kingdom at the 2023 Global Reputation Forum in the House of Lords in Central London. 🇬🇧🇿🇼 #InvestmentPromotion #Vision2030

Join us for an ESG/SustainabilityTraining hosted by the ZSE and VFEX in collaboration with INSAF on Wednesday 5 August 2026 at 08:00hrs as Cresta Lodge Msasa. To register, fill in your details using the link below: Sustainability Training Registration Form

During a courtesy call on the Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, Hon. Prof. Mthuli Ncube, Japanese Ambassador H.E. Maekwa Nokubata and JICA Senior Vice President Mr. Ando Naoki reaffirmed Japan's commitment to supporting Zimbabwe's National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2). The meeting highlighted the imminent handover of the Makuti–Chirundu Highway, a strategic section of the North–South Corridor that will strengthen regional trade and economic integration. Government is also mobilising resources to rehabilitate the Harare–Makuti stretch, completing the Beitbridge–Chirundu Highway. JICA commended Zimbabwe's economic reforms and the successful implementation of the IMF Staff-Monitored Programme, noting the country's strong economic performance, including projected 8.3% growth, sustained current account surpluses, improved budget transparency and declining inflation. Japan also pledged continued support towards Zimbabwe's human capital development and investment in key productive sectors.

VALUE ADDITION PLANT STRENGTHENS BEITBRIDGE CITRUS INDUSTRY Beitbridge is strengthening its position as a leading citrus-producing district, with the Orangeville Juice Processing Plant driving value addition, creating jobs and opening new market opportunities for local farmers. The plant is playing a key role in supporting economic growth and empowering surrounding communities. #Beitbridge #CitrusFarming #ValueAddition #EconomicGrowth #Zimbabwe #ZBCNews

ZIMBABWE has reached another significant milestone in its economic reform and international re-engagement drive after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Management approved ... heraldonline.co.zw/boost-for-zimb…

⏳ A Day to Go! Mark your calendars! The Hon Minister Prof. Mthuli Ncube, will present the 2026 Mid-Term Budget Review and the 2027 Budget Strategy Paper on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Stay tuned for key updates on the economic outlook, policy direction, and strategic priorities for the coming year. #Budget2026 #EconomicGrowth #Zimbabwe #MidTermBudget

Starting Tuesday, 28 July, the @AfDB_Group will launch the 2026 Regional Economic Outlook and Country Focus Reports: bit.ly/45ngSrt Launch schedule here: bit.ly/4fAyPYe #AEO2026

The long-awaited Chilonga Bridge project is bringing renewed hope to communities in Chiredzi South, with construction now underway on a modern crossing over the crocodile-infested Runde River. zbcnews.co.zw/new-chilonga-b…

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Zim's steel industry is advancing with the US$1.5 billion Manhize Iron & Steel Plant, which has begun Phase 1 production while expanding construction. This project aims to enhance industrialization, generate employment & solidify Zim's role as a prominent steel producer in Africa

THE Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) has officially launched the Zimbabwe Entrepreneurship Exchange (ZEEX), a new capital markets platform designed to widen access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), marking a significant step towards strengthening entrepreneurship and business growth in Zimbabwe. zbcnews.co.zw/zeex-targets-s…

NDS2🇿🇼 Zimbabwe has unveiled the US$1.2B Masuwe Eco-Smart City near Victoria Falls. 🏗️ Status: Masterplan approved; open to hotel, medical & smart infrastructure investors. 📈 Impact: Aims to create a world-class eco-tourism & medical hub, boosting jobs and investment.

Higher inflation and interest rates, rising government debt, and geopolitical fragmentation have helped enable a new investing regime that could favor capital-intensive companies, according to Peter Oppenheimer, chief global equity strategist in Goldman Sachs Research. Read more: click.gs.com/gyl1

FUNERAL SERVICE UNDERWAY FOR LATE HIGHLANDERS CHAIRMAN A funeral service for the late Highlanders Football Club Chairperson, Colonel (Rtd) Kenneth Mhlophe, is underway at Imbizo Barracks in Bulawayo, with the Chief of Staff, Quartermaster Staff, Major General Simon Maseko presiding over the proceedings. Following the service, Colonel (Rtd) Mhlophe will be laid to rest at Lady Stanley Cemetery. #HighlandersFC #Bosso #ZimbabweFootball #ZBCNews

The IMF has approved the first review of Zimbabwe’s 10-month Staff-Monitored Programme, confirming strong implementation of agreed reforms. All key targets and benchmarks were met by March 2026, reflecting solid fiscal and economic management. The programme highlights the need for continued policy discipline, improved fiscal risk management and protection of social spending. It also emphasises ongoing monetary, exchange rate, and governance reforms. Overall, this progress is crucial for strengthening economic stability and supporting Zimbabwe’s re-engagement with international partners. @MthuliNcube01 @GGuvamatanga imf.org/en/news/articl…

OUR ECONOMY IS TRANSFORMING!

TREASURY TO STAY THE COURSE AS MID-TERM BUDGET REVIEW FOCUSES ON STABILITY HARARE – Zimbabwe’s Treasury is expected to reaffirm its commitment to macroeconomic stability when the Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, Professor Mthuli Ncube, presents the 2026 Mid-Term Budget Review this week. The presentation will signal that policy consistency, rather than sweeping fiscal or monetary reforms, will remain the Government’s overriding economic strategy. positiveeyenews.co.zw/2026/07/27/tre… @ZimTreasury @DeptCommsZW @InfoMinZW @ZimGvt_NDS1 @Zim_Vision2030 @MoFA_ZW

Zimbabwe’s ZiG annual inflation rate eased to 3.2% in July 2026, from 4.7% in June, according to @zimstat. Month-on-month ZiG inflation dropped to 0.1%, annual USD inflation held flat at 3.1%, weighted annual inflation shed 0.3 percentage points to 3.2%.

Even upon re-reading Sebastian Mallaby's latest book, The Infinity Machine: Demis Hassabis, DeepMind and the Quest for Superintelligence, I find myself captivated anew by its opening paragraph. #AI #DemisHassabis @scmallaby @demishassabis #Deepmind @Google #TheInfinityMachine

Google Senior VP James Manyika tells @jennzaba why AI policy in Africa must balance risks with opportunity  bloom.bg/4fmoD73

Zimbabwe received an accolade as one of Africa’s leaders in budget transparency. In the 2025 Open Budget Survey, the country scored 62 out of 100, ranking 3rd in Sub-Saharan Africa and 2nd in SADC, well above the regional average of 38 and the global benchmark for public access to budget information. Government remains committed to strengthening transparency, expanding citizen-friendly budget information, and deepening public participation and oversight throughout the budget cycle.