Brighton Mutingwende

An accomplished investment professional with a vision to transform societies through proffering insights to aid investment decision making.

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𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠?

The Common Fund for Commodities welcomes funding applications from SMEs, cooperatives, social enterprises, NGOs, and public or private sector entities with projects that enhance smallholder livelihoods and drive inclusive local development.

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Today we celebrate the International Day of Play as we prepare the #Zimbabwe's participation at the Belgrade Serbia Expo 2027!
#Zim will be participating under the theme "Our Play, Our Heritage"
#PlayForHumanity

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Zim’s export receipts jump 48pc in 4 months
https://t.co/1vB9Onyz8B

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NEW: Value-added exports rise 34 percent as Zimbabwe narrows trade deficit
https://t.co/zwJTcbpw5A

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Zimbabwe records surge in value-added exports as trade deficit narrows

https://t.co/XNAyOcJFTX

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The Services Business Forum marked the beginning of the Zambia Services mission currently taking place in Lusaka today!
We were happy to have a good turnout of local and Zambian businesses, underscoring a strong regional appetite for commercial engagement. Currently, 25 Zimbabwean companies are on the ground establishing strategic linkages, with B2B matchmaking focused heavily on the Agriculture and Building & Construction services sectors. This mission marks a critical step forward in driving concrete bilateral trade and investment opportunities within the region.
#EnergizingExports

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A great start to the ongoing Zambia Services mission!
Read more:-
https://t.co/s5EARmsIOL

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When partnerships yield tangible results!
We were excited to visit Mutoko Horticulture Cluster as well as the WESRP Peas Pilot, being run by Nyahunure Community Organization (@nyahunure)
ZimTrade, along with the @NLinZimbabwe, @CAID_Zimbabwe, and @kumindafresh, is spearheading export-ready pea production, supplying inputs, developing clusters, and allowing smallholder farmers to create sustainable livelihoods through exports.

Just three weeks after planting, all groups exhibited a healthy, uniform crop stand, excellent field management practices, and well-maintained production sites. More importantly, the farmers proudly shared how they are working collectively to make the pilot a success, with women taking a leading role in production while being actively supported by men, demonstrating the power of inclusive and community-driven agricultural development.
🌱🤝

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This week in #Bulawayo..
heritage juice producers got hands-on coaching from a PUM Netherlands expert. The key was to refine the baobab value chain and improve systems to improve shelf life and consistency for export-ready quality.

[The Herald Zimbabwe @HeraldZimbabwe]

Zim firms eye Zambia agric, construction services markets
https://t.co/krNJxpWOP0

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On the sidelines of #SPIEF 2026, ZimTrade is engaging the St Petersburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as well as business representatives from the UAE, India, Côte d'Ivoire and Tanzania.

ZimTrade is leveraging the SPIEF platform to establish structured trade networks and advance market access for Zimbabwean products. #SPIEF2026 #ZimTrade

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New export markets unlocked. 🇿🇼🇷🇺

ZimTrade just signed a 5-year MOU with Roscongress
Foundation at SPIEF 2026 🇿🇼 🇷🇺

This MOU is the first step connecting Zimbabwean exporters directly with Russian buyers & leaders.

The work has already started with initial sideline meeting underway with Business Russia & St Petersburg Chamber on value-added exports + reciprocal trade missions.
#EnergizingExports

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We are participating at the 2026 Korea-Africa Business Forum to advance Zimbabwe’s market diversification efforts and identify opportunities for local companies in the Korean market.

Engagements with buyers and industry stakeholders on the sidelines of the Forum are focused on sectors where Zimbabwe has competitive strengths, including value-added products, essential oils, and natural herbs, spices and other ingredients.

The Forum also offers an opportunity to better understand the standards, preferences, and innovation shaping Korea’s consumer and manufacturing sectors.

Encouragingly, buyers already sourcing from Africa, particularly Southern Africa, have highlighted their awareness of the quality associated with Zimbabwean products and their interest in exploring potential supply relationships. Such engagements are important building blocks in expanding Zimbabwe’s export footprint and creating sustainable pathways for local enterprises to participate in international trade.

[Brighton Mutingwende @pbmuti]

@ZBCNewsonline Fantastic job being done. Keep pushing.

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ZIMBABWE’S STONE SCULPTURE EXPORTS GAIN GLOBAL RECOGNITION

ZimTrade Operations Director, Mr Similo Nkala says Zimbabwe’s arts and culture exports to the Netherlands and other European markets have recorded significant growth over the past five years, driven by rising global demand for the country’s stone sculptures. The latest shipment of 16 containers highlights growing international appreciation for Zimbabwean creativity, heritage and craftsmanship.

#ZBCNews #Zimbabwe #ZimTrade #StoneSculpture #ArtsAndCulture #Exports #CreativeIndustry #MadeInZimbabwe #EconomicGrowth

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We hosted an Export Awareness Seminar for the Humwepo Association Chilli Cluster in Rusape, equipping chilli farmers and producer groups with practical knowledge and skills to compete in international markets 🌍🌶️.

The programme covered export readiness, export marketing, corporate governance, negotiation skills, and key certifications required in the chilli sector.

The initiative will help strengthen the capacity of farmers, including smallholder farmers and rural producer groups, to unlock export opportunities, improve household incomes, create sustainable livelihoods, and drive inclusive economic growth within rural communities.

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This Africa Day, we reaffirm our commitment to advancing trade as a catalyst for economic growth and sustainable development across the continent.

Connecting Zimbabwean businesses to African markets, strengthening partnerships, and unlocking opportunities under the AfCFTA are central to building a more prosperous and integrated Africa.

Happy Africa Day.

#AfricaDay #EnergisingExports

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Access to capital is critical to building competitive, export-ready SMEs in Zimbabwe. As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen SME competitiveness & position local businesses for sustainable growth & export development, we partnered with the National Venture Capital Company of Zimbabwe @nvcczim to host an SMEs Investment Readiness & Access to Capital Training Workshop in Mutare.

Through the workshop, we equipped SMEs with practical knowledge on how to become capital-ready, strengthen their business models, improve access to funding opportunities & position themselves for growth, increased competitiveness & entry into regional & international markets.

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Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 is home to some of the region’s top-quality timber & timber products, which continue to attract growing interest across regional markets. To strengthen our understanding of stakeholder requirements & support the strategic positioning of Zimbabwean products in targeted export destinations, we visited The Wattle Company to gain insights into its operations, export performance, expansion plans & new product developments. The engagement also explored opportunities to enhance export competitiveness & unlock greater regional market access.

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Today we toured Tanganda Tea Company and Agrimap Pvt Ltd to see firsthand how our tea and macadamia industries are driving agricultural exports. Value addition and strategic partnerships,are positioning Zimbabwean products for international markets 🇿🇼