THE 2026 Post-Budget Breakfast Meeting in Bulawayo provides businesses, investors and analysts with a critical platform to gain deeper insights into policy measures contained in the National Budget, Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) Matabeleland Chapter president Mr Stephen Ncube has said.
Delivering welcome and opening remarks at the oversubscribed event at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre on Monday, Mr Ncube said the dialogue comes at a time when the economy is poised for accelerated growth, increased private sector participation and stronger macroeconomic stability.
The meeting is hosted by Zimpapers, the country’s largest integrated media group, in collaboration with the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries, and has attracted leading voices from the business and financial sectors to unpack the implications of the 2026 National Budget.
The high-level engagement comes a few weeks after Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube presented the 2026 National Budget under the theme, “Enhancing Drivers of Economic Growth and Transformation Towards Vision 2030.”
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Mr Ncube said meaningful dialogue was key to fostering collaboration, building trust and crafting shared solutions for sustainable economic growth.
“As CZI, we remain the leading business membership organisation for manufacturing and commerce, advocating for policies that drive growth and economic competitiveness,” said Mr Ncube.
He said the organisation actively engaged Government during the formulation of the 2026 National Budget, providing critical inputs aimed at boosting industrial production. He also commended recent ease-of-doing-business reforms and said CZI continues to participate in post-budget discussions to align fiscal policy with economic growth priorities.
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Mr Ncube noted that CZI’s engagements focus on promoting macroeconomic stability, structural transformation and supporting productive sectors such as agriculture, mining and manufacturing.
Professor Ncube is expected to deliver the keynote address, while other speakers include United Refineries Limited managing director and Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) chairperson Dr Busisa Moyo, Bankers Association of Zimbabwe president Dr Sibongile Moyo, and BancEasy economist and managing director Mr James Wadi, among others.
The inaugural edition of the Post-Budget Breakfast Meeting was held in Harare last week.-herald
Gear up for busy festive season, HAZ urges tourism operators
Online ReporterOnline Reporter Chronicle December 15, 2025 0 Comments
Judith Phiri, Zimpapers Business Hub
WITH the festive season in full swing, the Hospitality Association of Zimbabwe (HAZ) has urged tourism operators to intensify preparations as they anticipate brisk business during this period.
The association has also stressed the importance of establishing adequate back-up facilities, including alternative power sources, to ensure clients enjoy seamless service throughout their travels.
December traditionally sees a surge in family trips to local tourist destinations, making it essential for the industry to be well-equipped to meet the increased demand.
HAZ President, Mrs Emmah Kativu, who is also Director at Coghlan Hospitality Group, said the sector is looking forward to strong business during this year’s festive season.
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“As HAZ, we anticipate high traffic to resort and out-of-town properties across the country as travellers seek to explore and enjoy Zimbabwe’s diverse tourist attractions. The bookings are promising so far, with indications that most travellers will be Zimbabweans — both locally based and those returning from the diaspora. There will also be a component of foreign international tourists,” she said.
She urged operators to step up preparations by offering festive menus, entertainment, and leisure activities, while ensuring essential facilities such as power back-up, internet, water, health, and safety measures are in place for customers to enjoy their holidays.
Mrs Kativu noted that the festive season has become synonymous with special accommodation and activity packages from hospitality and tourism players.
“This year will be no different, and the hype is already building as the travelling public scrambles for space in various establishments.”
Zimbabweans, both locally and abroad, have also been encouraged to support domestic tourism and contribute significantly to holiday season traffic. Domestic tourism plays a vital role as people spend annual bonuses and savings, boosting the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
In late October, the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) launched the Domestic Tourism Festive Season campaign at Lake Harvest Sports Club in Kariba — an initiative that has added an exciting dimension to festive season promotion.
The campaign showcases Zimbabwe’s diverse tourist attractions, raising awareness and creating interest that is expected to translate into bookings.
Bulawayo Chamber of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) vice chairperson, Ms Sithabile Bhebhe, called on local SMEs in the tourism sector to collaborate with other industries to ensure they provide all essential services for clients.
“The tourism industry relies on a value chain involving various sectors working together to deliver hospitality products. We urge Bulawayo SMEs in tourism to partner with transport providers, food and beverage suppliers, road safety authorities, police, utility providers for water and power, emergency services, and art and craft vendors. All these players are critical to delivering Zimbabwe’s hospitality and tourism experience — making almost everyone a tourism stakeholder,” she said.
She emphasised the importance of sectors coming together in different spaces to ensure the festive season is enjoyable and memorable.
Zimbabwe’s tourism sector is on a growth trajectory as the country repositions itself as a destination of choice in the global tourism value chain — offering accessibility, world-class accommodation, and a wide range of activities catering to diverse traveller preferences.
Recently, Forbes named Zimbabwe the “World’s Best Country to Visit in 2025,” praising the nation for its “mosaic of rugged wild terrain and deep ancestral heritage.” This recognition places Zimbabwe on the threshold of what could be a transformational tourism boom.-herald
