Zimbabwe Shifts Focus from Raw Mineral Exports to Local Processing and Industrialization
STRATEGIC MINERALS
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced a policy shift away from raw mineral exports towards enhancing local beneficiation and processing. At an exporters' conference in Bulawayo, he emphasized the importance of value-added exports to drive economic growth and industrialization. The government aims to develop stronger export-led growth, diversify downstream industries, and create global brands rooted in local resources.

Feb 22, 2026, 6:15 AM