Investing in Zimbabwe

The commercial sector in Zimbabwe has developed into diversified retail and wholesale outlets with parallel banking, insurance and Other service industries to international standards.

The banking sector developed with the introduction of the most up-to-date automated banking equipment and business generally is now able to take advantage of the most modern technical advances in information technology. Many new retail and wholesale companies were established and more recently, commerce has seena steady development of newcomers into the instant food industry with, recently, the introduction of much new franchise.

Opportunities exist for the investor in the distribution and marketing of locally manufactured and imported products into the Southern countries such as Mozambique, Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

During the last few years local and international investors have introduced new products into the market especially in the motor industry with new models of passenger and commercial vehicles, heavy vehicles and agricultural tractors and implements.

Back up spare parts, distribute and service facilities have also been established.

In the electronics industry, many additional makes of computers, office equipment, radio, television and video equipment are being marketed. A whole new educational system to provide training in new technology has been introduced. There are still many opportunities in commerce both internally and in the provision of exports to neighbouring territories where, in some instances, basic commodities or consumer goods are in short supply.

Investment opportunities exist through the establishment of links with existing service industries which could result in the provision of a wider range of services in Zimbabwe and the region.