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NAIROBI, Kenya – Zimbabwe has been elevated to the vice chairmanship of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), positioning the nation to play a pivotal role in steering the regional bloc’s integration agenda from 2026 to 2027.
The appointment was confirmed at the 24th COMESA Summit in Nairobi, which was attended by President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Utilizing the platform, President Mnangagwa championed Zimbabwe’s “open for business” philosophy, announcing a series of sweeping reforms aimed at boosting regional trade.
He detailed significant cuts to bank charges, licensing fees, and various levies designed to improve the ease of doing business among COMESA member states.
The President underscored the tangible benefits of regional integration for Zimbabwean enterprises, stating that local firms now enjoy broader access to the COMESA market.
He also highlighted the direct impact on small-scale traders, noting that “thousands of small-scale traders—especially women—are benefitting from smoother cross-border commerce,” with COMESA support actively strengthening local value chains.
This new leadership role places Zimbabwe at the forefront of shaping the bloc’s policies and driving collective economic growth initiatives for the region.
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