Yesha
Senior Member
- Jan 28, 2026
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President Emmerson Mnangagwa used his 2026 State of the Nation Address to highlight Zimbabwe’s economic performance, infrastructure projects and government plans for the coming year.
• Economy: He said inflation has remained in single digits since January, while Zimbabwe received US$10.7 billion in foreign currency inflows during the first half of 2026.
• Agriculture: Agriculture grew by 27.9%, according to the President. Government will also implement a Six Pillar Drought Resilience Plan as Zimbabwe prepares for possible drought conditions.
• Mining: The President highlighted developments in lithium, gold, platinum, iron and steel, alongside efforts to formalise small-scale mining.
• Manufacturing: Government says manufacturing is growing through local value addition. Licences and levies in 18 sectors are being reviewed to make it easier for businesses to operate.
• Tourism: Mnangagwa reported growth in the tourism sector during the first half of the year.
• Electricity: The President said load shedding has been eliminated, while projects involving Kariba, Hwange, solar power and rural electrification are being expanded.
• Roads and transport: He highlighted work on major roads including Nyamapanda, Chirundu and Bulawayo, alongside the Mbudzi Interchange, airport upgrades and railway rehabilitation.
• Housing: Government plans to continue issuing Presidential Title Deeds and is reviewing building regulations.
• Healthcare: Mnangagwa said access to essential medicines has improved and more health facilities are being connected to ICT systems.
• Social protection: Government plans to expand support for people with disabilities and assist Zimbabweans returning from South Africa through reintegration and reskilling programmes.
• Sports: The President highlighted Zimbabwe’s return to international football, stadium renovations and construction of the Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium ahead of the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.
• International role: Zimbabwe is set to take up a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for 2027–2028 and assume the COMESA chairmanship in October 2026.
• New laws: Parliament is expected to consider amendments and new legislation covering areas including elections, whistleblower protection, child justice, healthcare, policing and national drug control.
• Vision 2030: Mnangagwa said Zimbabwe has made progress towards Vision 2030 and called for continued unity and economic transformation.
The bigger question for Zimbabweans:
After today’s SONA, which of these plans do you think could have the biggest impact on your everyday life?
• Economy: He said inflation has remained in single digits since January, while Zimbabwe received US$10.7 billion in foreign currency inflows during the first half of 2026.
• Agriculture: Agriculture grew by 27.9%, according to the President. Government will also implement a Six Pillar Drought Resilience Plan as Zimbabwe prepares for possible drought conditions.
• Mining: The President highlighted developments in lithium, gold, platinum, iron and steel, alongside efforts to formalise small-scale mining.
• Manufacturing: Government says manufacturing is growing through local value addition. Licences and levies in 18 sectors are being reviewed to make it easier for businesses to operate.
• Tourism: Mnangagwa reported growth in the tourism sector during the first half of the year.
• Electricity: The President said load shedding has been eliminated, while projects involving Kariba, Hwange, solar power and rural electrification are being expanded.
• Roads and transport: He highlighted work on major roads including Nyamapanda, Chirundu and Bulawayo, alongside the Mbudzi Interchange, airport upgrades and railway rehabilitation.
• Housing: Government plans to continue issuing Presidential Title Deeds and is reviewing building regulations.
• Healthcare: Mnangagwa said access to essential medicines has improved and more health facilities are being connected to ICT systems.
• Social protection: Government plans to expand support for people with disabilities and assist Zimbabweans returning from South Africa through reintegration and reskilling programmes.
• Sports: The President highlighted Zimbabwe’s return to international football, stadium renovations and construction of the Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium ahead of the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.
• International role: Zimbabwe is set to take up a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for 2027–2028 and assume the COMESA chairmanship in October 2026.
• New laws: Parliament is expected to consider amendments and new legislation covering areas including elections, whistleblower protection, child justice, healthcare, policing and national drug control.
• Vision 2030: Mnangagwa said Zimbabwe has made progress towards Vision 2030 and called for continued unity and economic transformation.
The bigger question for Zimbabweans:
After today’s SONA, which of these plans do you think could have the biggest impact on your everyday life?
