Prime Time | Special Economic Zones in Zimbabwe: Are SEZs Driving Real Growth?

Are Special Economic Zones (SEZs) actually transforming Zimbabwe’s economy — or are they falling short of expectations? In this episode of Prime Time, host Farai Mwakutuya sits down with Jephias Makiwa, Principal Economist at the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC), to break down the truth behind SEZs in Zimbabwe. This in-depth conversation unpacks whether SEZs are delivering on their promise to attract investment, boost industrialisation, and create jobs — or if policy gaps and implementation challenges are holding them back. In this episode, we cover: • What Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are and why Zimbabwe introduced them • Key incentives available to investors • Challenges affecting SEZ performance and competitiveness • Private sector insights and concerns • The real impact on jobs, exports, and industrial growth • What Zimbabwe must do to unlock the full potential of SEZs If you’re interested in Zimbabwe’s economy, investment opportunities, policy direction, or business environment — this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss. ⸻ Guest: Jephias Makiwa – Principal Economist, ZNCC Host: Farai Mwakutuya Show: Prime Time ⸻ 👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for more expert conversations on Zimbabwe’s economic landscape.