Permanent Secretary Prof. dr. O. Jiri has called for urgent retooling of Zimbabwe’s 14,000 agriculture ministry staff to adopt data-driven, AI-led farming amid shrinking drought cycles of 3–4 years. During a courtesy call by ESAMI Director General Prof. P. Kiuluku, he said new satellite and digital tools have exposed data gaps that hinder climate response. Jiri urged tailor-made training for Agricultural Business Advisory Officers and senior managers to supervise modern tech, handle global shocks, and meet youth food preferences.
Prof. Kiuluku reaffirmed ESAMI’s commitment to its member states and proposed strategic collaboration with the Ministry to strengthen institutional capacity, improve agribusiness management, and roll out targeted training for food security and rural modernization.@obertjiri@HeraldZimbabwe@ZBCNewsonline@ZTNPrime@3KtvZim@RadioZim263@AgritexS@ESAMI_INSTITUTE
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@baba_nyenyedzi They should encourage local production where we have the capacity to produce efficiently, while accepting that some imports are necessary. The important thing is to have a deliberate plan to grow local industry, improve competitiveness, and steadily reduce dependence on imports.
The completed projects show Zimbabwe’s infrastructure buildout moving through energy, mining value addition and underserved communities, with power reliability now central to industrial performance.
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Congrats South Africa: with citrus exports likely to be 5% higher than last year, SA officially surpasses Spain as the world's leading exporter of citrus fruit (oranges, lemons, etc). This was achieved through strategic reaching out to new markets in Middle East and Asia, conforming to their needs and import requirements, and targeted marketing campaigns.
ASSEMBLED IN ZIMBABWE: Century Auto Assembly Nears Production Launch.
Century Auto Assembly’s US$10 million vehicle assembly plant in Mt Hampden, Mashonaland West, is now 99% complete and preparing to commence production.
The company has completed installation of vehicle suspension and brake testing equipment and is set to bring its regional assembly expertise from Nigeria, Ghana and Egypt to Zimbabwe.
Operating under Bronzepels Investments, Century Auto has assembled brands including Ford Ranger, JMC, Toyota and GSC models in other African markets.
The project, which began in February 2025, marks another step forward for Zimbabwe’s industrialisation and local vehicle manufacturing ambitions.
MADE IN ZIMBABWE. WELLDONE CENTURY AUTO ASSEMBLY
Century Auto Assembly is preparing to commence vehicle assembly production. Their plant, located in Mt Hampden, Mashonaland West Province is part of Bronzepels Investments (Pvt) Ltd expansion project. Century Auto Assembly is an emerging automotive enterprise prepared to compete in the local motor industry once fully operational. Progress in setting up the plant is at an advanced stage. The company has successfully concluded the installation of testing equipment for vehicle suspension systems and brake performance. Century Auto is a tried and tested company with established regional operations in countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, and Egypt. In those markets, the company has gained extensive experience in assembling a range of vehicles, including GSC models, Ford Ranger, JMC, and Toyota units.
The Ministry's Mashonaland West Provincial office paid a visit to Century Auto Assembly to get an appreciation of progress. The US 10-million-dollar project is 99% complete. Century Auto started its operations back in February 2025 and here we are. It can be done.
#Zimbabwe’s #informaleconomy is not a footnote. It is the main text. Millions of people trade, invest, save and hustle outside the formal #financialsystem every single day. https://t.co/pgjYnul4Ge via @EtimesZw
RBZ Cuts Policy Rate as Inflation Stays Below 5%.
Key Highlights from the Monetary Policy Committee (15 June 2026):
-Bank Policy Rate reduced from 35% to 30%.
-Targeted Finance Facility rate cut from 20% to 15%.
-Annual inflation stood at 4.8% in May 2026, down from -4.4% in April and remaining below the 5% target.
-Economic growth forecast maintained at 5% for 2026.
-Foreign currency inflows rose 39.1% to US$8.3 billion by May 2026, up from US$6 billion a year earlier.
-ZiG reserves exceeded US$1.5 billion, equivalent to 1.5 months of import cover.
-ZiG exchange rate remained stable at ZiG25–27 per US$1.
-Statutory reserve requirements were maintained at 30% for demand deposits and 15% for savings and time deposits.
The RBZ said falling global oil prices, stronger foreign currency inflows, stable exchange rates and subdued inflation supported the decision to lower interest rates while maintaining overall monetary discipline.
World Bank Cuts Zimbabwe 2026 Growth Forecast to 4.6%.
The World Bank has lowered Zimbabwe’s 2026 economic growth forecast to 4.6%, down from the 5.0% projected in January, citing a slower growth outlook.
The June 2026 Global Economic Prospects report also projects growth to ease further to 4.2% in 2027, after an estimated 7.5% expansion in 2025.
Despite the downgrade, Zimbabwe is still expected to remain among the faster-growing economies in the region.
@obertjiri Yes indeed. We need to ensure farmers, especially rural farmers who stock 80%+ of our cattle herd begin to place 15% of their land to fodder. The Fire Act must work on those who start veld fires. We are coming with our Pvt Sector solutions! @nyashafreeman@ZADF_Official
The Feed & Fodder Strategic Framework aligns investment, policy & collaboration. A resilient feed system is the foundation of sustainable livestock production.
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