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Deputy Minister Mavunga Seeks Global Investment, Not Sanctions
Marketing brand #zimbabwe to the world #hellozimbabwe #southkorea pic.twitter.com/lfP6F5s5lF
— Albert T Mavunga (@AlbertMavunga) July 11, 2025
By Leeroy Willie
Deputy Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Honourable Albert Mavunga, has called for global support and investment to achieve Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030, emphasising collaboration over sanctions.
Speaking at the World Camp in Korea, held from July 6th to 13th, where he is representing Zimbabwe alongside other delegates, Mavunga urged unity in promoting the nation’s development goals.
In a post on X quoting President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Mavunga stated,
“#Vision2030 needs support and investment. Saka patofamba we promote the country and look for investors, NOT sanctions. We engage like-minded people to collaborate with and build a strong and mighty #Zimbabwe. May God help us. Tisu vene vayo. Ndimi Vene vayo.”
Mavunga’s remarks align with the Second Republic’s efforts to advance the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1), a cornerstone of Vision 2030, which aims to transform Zimbabwe into an upper-middle-income economy by 2030.
Despite challenges like illegal sanctions and climate-related disasters, the government has made progress in infrastructure and digital transformation, exemplified by the recent launch of a community computer lab with Starlink connectivity in Matapi, attended by Mavunga and Minister of ICT, Hon. Tatenda Mavetera.
At the World Camp in Korea, Mavunga is showcasing Zimbabwe’s potential to global audiences, seeking partnerships to bolster economic growth.
His message echoes President Mnangagwa’s directive for local authorities to develop roadmaps supporting Vision 2030, with the President recently emphasising,
“We are one united people, entrusted to champion the realisation of our National Vision 2030. We must deliver.”
Zimbabwe continues to grapple with economic hurdles, partly due to sanctions imposed by Western nations following land reforms in the early 2000s.
While the UK recently lifted sanctions on four officials, the U.S. maintains targeted measures against individuals, including President Mnangagwa, prompting debates over their impact on development.
Mavunga’s call for investment over sanctions reflects the government’s push to engage global partners, as seen in recent IMF consultations in Harare, which discussed transitioning to a mono-currency system by 2030.