Zimbabwe courts global investors at World Economic Forum
Zimbabwe's Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube promoted the country's economic growth and mining reforms at the World Economic Forum in China. The government is pushing for local mineral processing, specifically banning raw lithium exports to increase value retention.
Why it matters
These policies reflect a broader trend of resource nationalism in Africa, aiming to shift from raw material extraction to domestic industrialization.
FINANCE Minister Mthuli Ncube has showcased Zimbabwe’s economic performance and investment opportunities at the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian, China, as the government intensifies efforts to attract foreign direct investment.
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