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Emmerson Mnangagwa

President, Zimbabwe

Search every verified Emmerson Mnangagwa interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In a recent address at the 8th Africa Regional Conference on the International Solar Alliance, Zimbabwean President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa welcomed delegates and emphasized the need for stronger partnerships among governments, development finance institutions, investors, and the private sector to meet the scale of investment required for power generation, transmission, and distribution. He stated that Zimbabwe will continue to create an enabling business environment and welcome innovative financing methods, while also highlighting the importance of technical and institutional capacity, local participation in solar value chains, and monitoring to ensure tangible results. Mnangagwa further called for Africa's energy transition to be just and inclusive, stressing the responsibility to empower women and young people as central participants. Separately, in remarks marking Zimbabwe's 46th National Heroes Day, Mnangagwa honored liberation war veterans, describing the occasion as a time to reflect on the sacrifices of both fallen and living heroes. He stressed that freedom, independence, and sovereignty require constant vigilance and dedicated stewardship, and noted that more than 50,000 liberation war veterans are set to receive Independence medals recognizing their contributions to the country's liberation struggle.

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“Outcomes and recommendations from this forum should prefer practical solutions to translate Africa's solar energy potential into wealth and an overall improved quality of life for our people.”

“The International Solar Alliance provides us an opportunity to strengthen Africa's economic integration, share experiences, build capacity, develop projects, promote technologies and mobilize investments.”

“With regards the ease of doing business and enhancing Zimbabwe as a favorable investment destination, the review of taxes, fees, and levies has been effected across critical sectors of the economy. I commend our banking sector for reverting back to their core business. However, more must be done to ensure full financial inclusivity.”

“The exchange rate stability benefited from increased foreign currency inflows, which exceeded United States dollars 16 billion, mainly due to rising exports of gold, tobacco, platinum group of metals, and of course, diaspora remittances.”

“The economy has registered commendable growth and card on a stable macroeconomic environment. Foreign currency reserves now stand at more than United States dollars 1.2 billion on the strength of a favorable gold sector in our country. Following a raft of reforms, our country achieved a single-digit annual inflation rate of 4.1% in January 2026, thereby encouraging long-term stability of our ZIG currency.”

“I note with grave concern the increasing abuse of social media by some unscrupulous persons and groups. The recording of road traffic accidents and the subsequent distribution of such material is totally unacceptable. It is inhuman and against the values of Ubuntu. My administration will without apology protect our citizens, especially children as well as our culture, our beliefs and the way of life from the hazards ”

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