It is with great pride and anticipation that I
extend a warm welcome to all readers of this
special edition of The Great Zimbabwe Times.
This publication celebrates Masvingo Province’s
immense potential and its strategic contribution
to Zimbabwe’s journey towards industrialisation,
trade expansion, and sustainable economic
growth. As we showcase Masvingo at the
Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) 2026,
we invite you to explore the Province’s unique
assets, diverse investment opportunities, and
forward-looking development trajectory.
Masvingo Province stands at the intersection
of heritage and innovation. As home to the
iconic Great Zimbabwe World Heritage Site and
the scenic Lake Mutirikwi, the Province offers
exceptional prospects in luxury tourism and the
growing Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and
Exhibitions (MICE) sector. These natural and
cultural endowments, complemented by a rich
historical legacy, position Masvingo as a premier
destination for both leisure and business tourism.
Government continues to support this growth
through investor-friendly incentives, including
duty rebates on capital equipment and safari
vehicles, as well as targeted tax concessions
designed to attract both local and international
investment.
Our vision is bold and clear: to transform Masvingo
into a USD 8 billion economy by 2030, in line with
the national development agenda under the
leadership of His Excellency, President Cde Dr.
E.D. Mnangagwa. Since the advent of the Second
Republic, deliberate efforts have been made to
unlock the Province’s vast natural and human
resource potential. Key infrastructure such as
the Tugwi-Mukosi Dam—Zimbabwe’s largest
inland water body—continues to drive agricultural
expansion, particularly in irrigation-based farming,
sugar production, and agro-processing industries.
In addition, the Province’s rich mineral base,
including lithium and gold, reinforces its growing
role in Zimbabwe’s mining sector revival.
Masvingo is equally committed to sustainable
development. The Province is advancing
renewable energy initiatives, with solar and
hydroelectric projects gaining momentum
as practical solutions to power industries
and communities. These efforts ensure that
economic growth is not only robust but also
environmentally sustainable and future-oriented.
This publication, together with its accompanying
documentary, has been curated to highlight
Masvingo’s diverse opportunities and its integral
role in advancing Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030. We
remain committed to fostering an enabling
environment that promotes investment,
innovation, and inclusive socio-economic
development. In this regard, I extend a sincere
invitation to investors, development partners,
and stakeholders from across the globe to engage
with Masvingo at ZITF 2026 and beyond.
As we prepare to host the Sanganai/Hlanganani
World Tourism Expo from 9–12 September 2026,
the call to action is clear: the time to invest,
collaborate, and prepare is now. Together, we can
unlock Masvingo’s full potential and position it as a
gateway where heritage inspires investment and a
sustainable future for Zimbabwe is actively being
shaped.
Thank you for your continued interest, support,
and partnership in this exciting chapter of our
national development journey.
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