{"id":116566,"date":"2026-04-21T20:23:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T18:23:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/us-committed-to-scaling-investment-with-zimbabwe-envoy"},"modified":"2026-04-21T22:29:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T20:29:15","slug":"us-committed-to-scaling-investment-with-zimbabwe-envoy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/us-committed-to-scaling-investment-with-zimbabwe-envoy","title":{"rendered":"US committed to scaling investment with Zimbabwe \u2013 envoy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>BULAWAYO, Apr. 21 (NewsDay Live) \u2013 United States ambassador Pamela Tremont says Washington is intensifying efforts to expand trade and investment ties with Zimbabwe, signalling a shift toward targeted, high-impact engagements.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the Innovators Forum at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), Tremont said the US has maintained a consistent presence at the exhibition over the past three years as it sharpens its economic focus.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cConnected economies drive competitive industries\u2014linking ideas to markets, talent to opportunity, and innovation to global impact,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>She highlighted the visit of US tech entrepreneur Bronwyn Morgan, who is engaging Bulawayo\u2019s innovation ecosystem through discussions on drones and artificial intelligence, as well as STEM-focused roundtables.<\/p>\n<p>Tremont said innovation ecosystems thrive on access to technology, capital, mentorship and the freedom to experiment, citing the early-stage origins of companies such as Apple and Amazon as examples of how ideas can scale globally.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese are not just American technologies\u2014they are global tools that can be deployed wherever there is talent and determination,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>She pointed to applications of AI and drone technology in agriculture and healthcare, noting their potential to improve productivity, decision-making and service delivery.<\/p>\n<p>The ambassador said US-backed programmes are focused on entrepreneurship and innovation, supported through partnerships with local institutions including ZB Bank.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis week is about more than dialogue\u2014we are investing in innovation,\u201d she said, adding she will engage entrepreneurs from US exchange programmes who are building scalable businesses.<\/p>\n<p>Tremont is also set to launch the Freedom 250 Founders Museum exhibition at the National Gallery in Bulawayo, part of US commemorations ahead of its 250th independence anniversary in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>She said the embassy will host the Bulawayo Enterprise Showcase, a \u201cShark Tank\u201d-style pitching platform that has attracted over 120 applications, with finalists set to receive expert support to scale their ventures.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur presence at ZITF reflects a strategic shift\u2014from large exhibitions to focused engagements that build meaningful connections, particularly with young innovators,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>Tremont added that the US will continue supporting Zimbabwe through trade promotion, entrepreneurship training, tech ecosystem support, and cultural and educational exchanges.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cZimbabwe has exceptional talent. What\u2019s needed are stronger links to capital, markets, technology and networks\u2014and we are here to help build those connections,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Zimbabwe<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. BULAWAYO, Apr. 21 (NewsDay Live) \u2013 United States ambassador Pamela Tremont says Washington is intensifying efforts to expand trade and investment ties with Zimbabwe, signalling a shift toward targeted, high-impact engagements. 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