{"id":116582,"date":"2026-04-22T18:15:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T16:15:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/zida-launches-investor-match-making-hub"},"modified":"2026-04-22T20:23:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T18:23:16","slug":"zida-launches-investor-match-making-hub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/zida-launches-investor-match-making-hub","title":{"rendered":"Zida launches investor match-making hub"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (Zida) will headline its participation at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) this week with the launch of the Zida Value Connect Lounge, a purpose-built platform designed to transform investor engagement into tangible investment outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>The Value Connect Lounge represents a strategic shift towards structured investment facilitation.<\/p>\n<p>The initiative is expected to serve as a dedicated platform for matchmaking investors with bankable projects, strengthening Zimbabwe\u2019s investment promotion efforts and converting interest generated at ZITF into concrete deals and partnerships.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s 66th edition of ZITF runs from April 20 to 25 at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre in Bulawayo under the theme, Connected Economies, Competitive Industries.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMoving beyond the traditional exhibition model, the Value Connect Lounge represents a strategic shift towards structured investment facilitation, positioning Zida as an active dealmaker and connector between investors, project promoters and key stakeholders,\u201d the agency said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>Zida said the lounge will serve as a high-level, private and professional environment tailored for serious investment discussions, supporting the full investment lifecycle \u2014 from initial engagement to partnership formation.<\/p>\n<p>At its core, the lounge will function as an investment match-making hub, with several objectives, including facilitating direct engagement between investors and vetted project promoters, screening and presenting bankable, investment-ready opportunities, curating business-to-business and business-to-government meetings, and enabling real-time negotiations and transaction discussions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe lounge will provide investors with direct access to a curated pipeline of opportunities across priority sectors, including energy, mining, manufacturing, agriculture, infrastructure and services,\u201d Zida said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKey highlights will include investment-ready projects from the Zida investment prospectus, strategic initiatives such as the Business and Knowledge Process Outsourcing Framework (BKPO), and insights into Zimbabwe\u2019s evolving investment landscape, policy environment and reform trajectory.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Zida\u2019s participation at ZITF 2026 will also be reinforced through engagement in high-level platforms.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe chief investment promotion officer will deliver remarks at the Innovators Forum, providing strategic insights into Zimbabwe\u2019s investment opportunities and sector priorities,\u201d Zida said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt the Diplomats Forum, Zida will further showcase key initiatives, including BKPO, while strengthening economic diplomacy and engagement with foreign missions and development partners.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Zida also noted that its chief executive officer, Tafadzwa Chinamo, will participate in high-level engagements.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe chief executive officer will take part in discussions focused on unpacking investment opportunities in Zimbabwe, with particular emphasis on opportunities for SMEs, youth and rural economies, reflecting a commitment to inclusive and broad-based economic participation,\u201d the agency said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe CEO will also headline the Zimbabwe\u2013Botswana Business Forum, reinforcing bilateral investment cooperation, promoting cross-border partnerships and advancing regional value chain integration.<\/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. The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (Zida) will headline its participation at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) this week with the launch of the Zida Value Connect Lounge, a purpose-built platform designed to transform investor engagement into tangible investment outcomes. 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