Episode Details

Join Ranga and Rufaro with Noel Mahombera, Chief Business Development Officer at ZIDA (Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency). Discussion insights: How ZIDA is working to attract investment and position Zimbabwe as a premier destination for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Knowledge Process Outsourcing (BKPO). They dive deep into: 🔥 Zimbabwe's BPO Potential: Lower labor costs, skilled English-speaking workforce, and emerging call center hubs make Zimbabwe competitive against other global destinations. 🏢 Special Economic Zones (SEZs): Plans for Joina City to become the first SEZ, creating investor-friendly zones with tax incentives and streamlined regulations. 💼 Capital Markets Growth: How ZIDA collaborates with VFEX and ZSE to deepen markets and unlock funding for businesses. ⚠️ Addressing Investment Risks: Policy consistency, property rights protection, and easing currency repatriation challenges that make Zimbabwe less attractive. This episode is sponsored by Delta Corporation - 'Share a Coke' - and join the conversation.