The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has unpacked the Zimbabwe National Industrial Development Policy (ZNIDP 2) and the Consumer Protection Policy.
Speaking at the meeting held at Rainbow Hotel in Bulawayo, officials said the two policy frameworks, recently approved by Cabinet, are expected to drive value addition, import substitution and sustainable industrial growth in line with Vision 2030.
Permanent Secretary Thomas Utete Wushe said the policies provide a roadmap towards building a competitive and resilient industrial sector.
The meeting focused on implementation strategies for the Zimbabwe National Industrial Development Policy (2026–2030) and the Consumer Protection Policy (2026–2030), which the Government says are key to unlocking economic transformation.
Reliable electricity supply, improved transport infrastructure and digital transformation would be critical to the success of ZNIDP 2.
“Key pillars critical to the success of ZNIDP 2 include reliable electricity supply, improved rail and road infrastructure, ICT-driven industrialisation, Artificial Intelligence adoption and diversified industrial financing mechanisms,” he said.
Bulawayo Acting Deputy Director Mary Chingonzo said the ZNIDP 2 and the Local Content Strategy (2026–2035) were designed to deepen value addition and strengthen local production systems.
“The policies seek to increase domestic participation in supply chains while enhancing local industrial capacity,” she said.
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Director for Economic Affairs and Investment Promotion Simon Saunyama described the frameworks as “a major milestone for Zimbabwe’s industrial transformation”, saying they would accelerate industrial growth, innovation and productivity.
The Consumer Protection Policy (2026–2030) establishes Zimbabwe’s first unified national consumer protection framework.
“It is aimed at promoting fair trade practices, product safety and accessible dispute resolution systems,” he said.
