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NAIROBI, Kenya \u2013 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The appointment was confirmed at the 24th COMESA Summit in Nairobi, which was attended by President Emmerson Mnangagwa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Utilizing the platform, President Mnangagwa championed Zimbabwe’s “open for business” philosophy, announcing a series of sweeping reforms aimed at boosting regional trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He detailed significant cuts to bank charges, licensing fees, and various levies designed to improve the ease of doing business among COMESA member states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The President underscored the tangible benefits of regional integration for Zimbabwean enterprises, stating that local firms now enjoy broader access to the COMESA market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also highlighted the direct impact on small-scale traders, noting that “thousands of small-scale traders\u2014especially women\u2014are benefitting from smoother cross-border commerce,” with COMESA support actively strengthening local value chains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This new leadership role places Zimbabwe at the forefront of shaping the bloc’s policies and driving collective economic growth initiatives for the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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