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Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has urged investors to place confidence in government commitments on policy stability and economic reform, as he addressed delegates at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo.

Speaking at the International Business Conference, Chiwenga said government was shifting from "policy articulation" to implementation, amid ongoing concerns from investors over regulatory uncertainty and economic volatility.

"The government remains committed to policy consistency, fiscal discipline, the sanctity of contracts, protection of investments, and continuous improvement in the ease of doing business," he said.

Chiwenga added that Zimbabwe aims to position itself as a competitive regional investment destination by strengthening institutional reliability and improving the business environment.

"We are actively shaping the architecture of a modern, industrialised, and globally competitive Zimbabwean economy," he said.

The Vice President urged delegates to move beyond discussions and focus on implementation, saying the success of the conference should be measured by tangible outcomes.

"This conference must serve as a catalyst for concrete outcomes. We must convert dialogue into investment, partnerships into projects, and opportunities into measurable economic impact," he said.

His remarks come against a backdrop of continued investor caution over issues including currency instability, inflation pressures, regulatory unpredictability, and policy changes in key sectors such as mining.

Despite government assurances, business leaders have repeatedly called for greater consistency and transparency to restore long-term investor confidence.

The ZITF conference, held under the theme "Connected Economies, Competitive Industries," brought together government officials, private sector leaders and development partners to discuss Zimbabwe's industrialisation agenda.
- ZimLive

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