Mthuli Ncube Set to Headline Key Post-Budget Engagement in Bulawayo

Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube is today expected to lead a high-level post-budget discussion with stakeholders from the Matabeleland region at a 2026 Post-Budget Breakfast Meeting in Bulawayo.

The strategic engagement, jointly organised by Zimpapers and the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI), will convene senior figures from the business, financial and investment communities to analyse the implications of the recently announced 2026 National Budget.

Professor Ncube presented the budget a few weeks ago under the theme “Enhancing Drivers of Economic Growth and Transformation Towards Vision 2030.” The Bulawayo dialogue aims to translate the budget’s policy proposals into practical insights for industry players, investors and economic analysts.

According to organisers, the meeting will offer an opportunity for stakeholders to gain clarity on fiscal and monetary measures outlined in the budget, at a time when the Government is pushing for faster economic growth, greater private-sector involvement and improved macroeconomic stability.

Prominent contributors to the discussion include United Refineries Limited managing director and Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) board chairperson Dr Busisa Moyo, who will speak on industrial renewal and the role of the financial sector as a catalyst for growth.

Bankers Association of Zimbabwe president Dr Sibongile Moyo is scheduled to present on opportunities and challenges facing the financial services sector under the 2026 fiscal framework, while BancEasy economist and managing director Mr James Wadi will provide a detailed assessment of the budget’s impact on business operations and policy risk management.

The special breakfast meeting is expected to draw a wide range of participants, including captains of industry, economists, policymakers and investors eager to understand Zimbabwe’s economic direction in 2026.

Analysts note that the forum will be critical in assessing the practicality of the budget’s proposals and in identifying areas where stronger collaboration between Government and the private sector can support ongoing fiscal reforms.

The 2026 National Budget was introduced at a time when authorities are working to contain inflation, sustain industrial recovery and quicken progress towards the country’s Vision 2030 development goals. Today’s dialogue is therefore seen as an important platform for stakeholders to scrutinise the budget’s assumptions and formulate strategic responses for the year ahead.