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HARARE – The government has reported significant progress on its economic blueprint, the Zimbabwe Industrial Reconstruction and Growth Plan, with implementation now at 70 percent, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr. Jenfan Muswere announced during the 32nd Post-Cabinet Media Briefing.
The transitional plan, which aims to reduce imports and boost local production, has seen 115 activities implemented across its four key pillars. Minister Muswere highlighted the plan’s impact, stating, “The commerce sector, a key focus of these efforts, now contributes up to 60 percent of the country’s GDP.”
The briefing covered a wide range of national issues, from agriculture to foreign policy.
Food Security and Agricultural Output
On food security, Cabinet assured the nation of adequate grain supplies at the national level, despite acknowledging localised shortages. The winter wheat harvest is 57.6 percent complete, delivering 385,267 tonnes to date, while the barley harvest has yielded 27,796 tonnes.
“The goal remains clear: to produce enough food to feed the nation, replenish the Strategic Grain Reserve, and increase our exports,” Minister Muswere said. Tobacco production is also on the rise, with 21,773 hectares planted—a 29 percent increase from the previous season.
SADC Anti-Sanctions Day Preparations
With the SADC Anti-Sanctions Day set for October 25, 2025, the government is preparing a series of events under the theme “Inclusive Development through Heritage-based Innovation and Industrialisation in a Multilateral World.”
The commemoration will include “disseminating the President’s address to host governments and lobbying for international support,” a cabinet official outlined. Domestic activities will feature an Anti-Sanctions Solidarity Gala, a documentary on SME achievements, and public lectures.
Combating Veld Fires and Empowering SMEs
Cabinet also addressed environmental concerns, reporting that 211 veld fires have burned over 76,940 hectares this year, resulting in three deaths and an estimated US$1.4 million in property damage. The government is urging farmers to “employ fire suppression measures and use appropriate land preparation tools instead of fire.”
Meanwhile, the principles of the amended Small and Medium Enterprises Bill were approved. The bill seeks to “ensure MSMEs contribute to socio-economic transformation by adapting to emerging needs and global trends,” said Minister Muswere.
He added that the amendments are designed to “enhance MSME formalisation, bolster their economic participation, and contribute to employment, industrialisation, and export growth.”
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