Zimbabwe tourism sector records US$132m investment surge in first half of 2026
Zimbabwe's tourism sector experienced a significant investment surge in the first half of 2026, reaching US$132.3 million. President Emmerson Mnangagwa highlighted this growth as evidence of rising investor confidence and the sector's increasing contribution to the national GDP.
Why it matters
Tourism is a vital economic pillar for Zimbabwe, and this investment growth signals potential for long-term economic stability and job creation.
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has hailed surging investment in Zimbabwe’s tourism sector, which rose to US$132.3 million in the first half of 2026, as he called for stronger value chains to ensure the country derives maximum benefit from the industry.
Tourism is Zimbabwe’s third-largest economic sector, contributing approximately 5.7% to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and supporting about 3.5% of national employment.
The sector is also a key foreign currency earner, with foreign currency receipts reaching US$1.2 billion annually.
Speaking at the official opening of the 19th Sanganai/Hlanganani Annual Tourism Trade Fair in Masvingo, Mnangagwa commended the investments being made in the sector.
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