Vice President Retired General Constantino Chiwenga has issued a clear framework for foreign investment, placing the welfare of citizens at the forefront of the nation’s mineral development strategy, Mining Zimbabwe can report.
By Rudairo Mapuranga
Speaking at the official opening of the 28th edition of the Mining, Engineering, and Transport Expo (Mine Entra) 2025, the Vice President underscored that while the Second Republic remains open for business, it will only welcome investors who align with core Zimbabwean values.
“The Second Republic remains committed to engagement and re-engagement. We welcome investors from all corners of the world who share our values of responsibility, transparency, and shared prosperity,” VP Chiwenga declared.
The speech, which struck a balance between invitation and firm expectation, served as a strategic response to growing concerns within the mining community about the conduct of some foreign operators. It signals a decisive shift from a model focused purely on extraction to one anchored in national development.
“We are building a Zimbabwe where mining is not just a source of revenue, but a foundation for national renewal and growth,” he stated, directly linking the sector’s activities to tangible benefits for the people.
The Vice President’s emphasis on responsibility and shared prosperity resonates directly with recent outcries from industry bodies, including the Zimbabwe Miners Federation, which has detailed the brutal treatment of local miners and environmental degradation by some foreign entities. By setting these non-negotiable values, the government is drawing a clear line for all current and prospective investors.
Concluding his address, VP Chiwenga issued a unifying call to action, urging miners, investors, and stakeholders to “join hands in building a mining sector that truly goes beyond extraction.”
“Let this conference unite bold ideas, partnerships, and innovations that transform our mineral wealth into sustainable prosperity,” he said before officially declaring the 2025 Mine Entra conference open. The message was unequivocal: Zimbabwe’s mineral wealth must be a catalyst for national renewal, and all investment must contribute to that foundational goal.
