By Zachary Gava
Harare, (New Ziana) -Zimbabwe will host the 2027 Global Africa Women’s Sustainability Conference in the resort town of Victoria Falls, a landmark event expected to elevate the country’s profile as a hub for women-led innovation, entrepreneurship, investment and sustainable development.
The Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Soda Zhemu said this during the post-Cabinet media briefing on Tuesday.
He said Cabinet had approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Monica Mutsvangwa.
“Cabinet considered and approved the Co-Hosting of the 2027 Global Africa Women’s Sustainability Conference: Zimbabwe Edition in Victoria Falls,” he said.
The conference is hosted annually by ImpactHer, a Non-Governmental Organisation dedicated to promoting women’s empowerment globally.
Zhemu said the Zimbabwe Edition is designed to strengthen the country’s position as a leader in women-driven sustainable development across the region.
“The Zimbabwe Edition is designed to position the country and the Southern African region as a powerhouse for women-led sustainable enterprises, green innovation and cross-regional trade,” he said.
He added that the conference, to be held under the theme: “Reimagine, Reshape, Rise: Women as Vanguards of Global Sustainable Future,” would bring together influential policymakers, investors and entrepreneurs from across the continent and beyond to shape Africa’s sustainable development agenda.
“The Conference serves as a continental convening platform connecting the most dynamic voices in policy, investment and entrepreneurship to advance a shared vision whereby women are not just participants in the economy, but its architects,” he said.
Cabinet also highlighted the strategic benefits of hosting the event in Zimbabwe, saying it would provide an opportunity to market the country’s economic and tourism potential to a global audience.
“The Conference provides an opportunity to showcase Zimbabwe’s entrepreneurial talent, cultural richness, tourism assets and investment potential to a highly influential continental and global audience,” Zhemu said.
The conference is expected to boost Zimbabwe’s efforts to empower women entrepreneurs, promote green innovation, attract investment and strengthen regional and international partnerships that support inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
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