All-important Budget indaba in Bulawayo

KEY stakeholders in Bulawayo will have the opportunity to rub shoulders with the minister of Finance, Mthuli Ncube, early on Monday morning.

The Treasury chief will headline a cast of high-profile speakers and attendees then at a breakfast meeting at the Rainbow Hotel, which will discuss the much-debated 2025 National Budget.

Hosted by the Daily News On Sunday’s iconic sister title, the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — in conjunction with the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI), the meeting will also see a diverse range of experts, including renowned economist Eddie Cross, making presentations on current economic issues.

Mthuli Ncube, Finance Minister

Jester Media Services (JMS) general manager for events, Vimbiso Matarise, said yesterday that it was “all systems go for the indaba” which is open to all stakeholders.

“This event is coming at a time when the need has never been higher for industry and commerce, as well as other interest groups, to better understand the government’s policy thrusts on many fronts.

“Through this crucial partnership with CZI and the Ministry of Finance, we are presenting all key stakeholders in Bulawayo and surrounding areas with a major opportunity to interface with Minister Ncube, who is one of the most important public officials in the country.

“We are looking forward to a robust and engaging meeting that should answer many of the questions that stakeholders have about the business operating environment and where the country is headed to,” Matarise told the Daily News On Sunday.

Presenting the 2025 National Budget a fortnight ago, Ncube called for “extraordinary effort from all stakeholders, with clear commitment to not just identify problems, nor just proposing solutions, but also working together with a clear vision of the future” to lift the economy and move Zimbabwe forward.

“In this regard, business, labour, civil society and the generality of citizens must be partners in building a better future for Zimbabwe,” he added then.

Those wishing to attend the breakfast meeting should contact Ms Matarise on mobile phone number +263 772 817 919 or email her at vm@jestermsp.com. Walk-ins will also be welcome tomorrow for an investment of US$50 or ZiG equivalent at the door.