Ease-of-Doing-Business Reforms Spur Local Investment in Masvingo

Government ease-of-doing-business reforms under the Second Republic continue to attract local investment and create employment, with Masvingo Province recording increased participation by indigenous entrepreneurs.

One such investment is a service station and retail complex in Rujeko suburb, established in 2025 by local businessman Against Chiteme. The project was commissioned on Monday and has created more than 30 jobs, while improving access to fuel and retail services for the surrounding community.

Mr Chiteme said the enabling business environment introduced by Government gave him the confidence to expand beyond small-scale ventures.

“The ease-of-doing-business measures encouraged us to invest and grow. This project is meant to serve the Rujeko community and we are looking to expand further,” he said.

Masvingo Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Hon Ezra Chadzamira, said the reforms were aimed at cutting costs, simplifying licensing processes and reducing red tape, particularly in key sectors such as retail and transport.

He added that the province had recorded increased local investment across sectors including manufacturing, agriculture, mining and tourism.

Political and religious leaders who attended the commissioning ceremony urged citizens to seize available opportunities, saying community-based investments were improving livelihoods and access to essential services.