The Harare Indaba
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UPDATE:
Unfortunately, due to the current global and local situation regarding COVID-19, we have taken a decision to postpone the 2020 Harare Indaba. At this stage we don’t yet have a new date set for the event, but we will contact all currently-registered delegates to inform them once the date is confirmed as well as send an email announcement. If you have any questions please email info@resources4africa.com
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The Joburg Indaba team is pleased to announce:
The Harare Indaba
Zimbabwe Investment Summit
www.harareindaba.com
Thursday 26th March 2020, The Maslow Hotel, Sandton, Johannesburg
Resources 4 Africa is proud to bring you the 2020 Harare Indaba, where industry leaders, government and investors will gather for a high-level strategic discussion on Zimbabwe as an investment destination.
This 3rd edition of the Harare Indaba will focus on the sectors crucial for the development of the country’s economy, including mining, telecommunications, financial services, agribusiness amongst others.
Top notch business leaders, economists and investors will gather to answer crucial questions such as:
- Is Zimbabwe really “open for business”?
- What strides have been made to attract investment into the country?
- What is the reality of doing business in Zimbabwe?
- What are the current perceptions of Zimbabwe as an investment destination?
- What is needed to drive economic stability?
- What opportunities are there for companies wishing to set up new operations or expand?
- What does the future hold?
Speakers from industry will engage with the Zimbabwean Government delegation on how they can work together to overcome obstacles to growth and investment. Investors and economists will bring their own perspectives and perceptions on the state of the economy and the most important drivers for change.
We are proud to partner with Zimplats as Lead Sponsor and welcome Mr Alex Mhembere, CEO, Zimplats Holdings to the occasion.
Programme at a Glance:
08:00
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Registration
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09:00
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Programme Director’s Welcome and Opening Remarks Bernard Swanepoel
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09:10
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Chairman’s Introduction Trevor Ncube, African Media Entrepreneur
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09:20
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Welcome and Introduction to Government Delegation of Zimbabwe Dr Sydney Mufamadi, Chairman, Zimplats
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09:30
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Opening Keynote Address The current political, economic and investment climate in Zimbabwe What strides have been made to attract investment into the country? What steps are being taken to achieve a stable and sustainable economic environment? How is the Government tackling uncertainty around economic stability, liquidity, fiscal and monetary policy, inflation, currency deflation, forex and capital outflows? Is Zimbabwe really ‘open for business’?
Hon. Clemence Chiduwa, Deputy Minister, Finance & Economic Development, Zimbabwe
Followed by Q&A
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10:15
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Panel Discussion: The business challenges Business Leaders’ views: What is the reality of doing business in Zimbabwe? Where are the challenges? Political, economic, energy, infrastructure What has been done to make doing business easier? How are established companies managing to operate successfully in the current environment? Do you plan to invest further?
Chair: Trevor Ncube, African Media Entrepreneur
Alex Mhembere, CEO, Zimplats Chris Mugaga, CEO, Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce Farai Munyanyi, Territory Manger- Zimbabwe, Bayer Bhekinkosi Nkomo, CEO, RioZim
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11:15
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Morning refreshments and networking
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11:45
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Panel Discussion: The Zimbabwean economy What are the economists’ perspectives of the current economic climate in Zimbabwe? Is this improving? What is needed to drive economic stability? What can Government and businesses do? What does the future hold? Forecasts for the Zimbabwean economy in the short, medium and long term
Chair: Claude Baissac, CEO, Eunomix
Thabi Leoka, Economist Neville Mandimika, Economist and Fixed Income Strategist, Rand Merchant Bank
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12:30
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Panel Discussion: What are Investors’ current perceptions of Zimbabwe as an investment destination? Has there been a change in investor sentiment towards Zimbabwe in the last 12 months? Who is currently investing in Zimbabwe and what are their experiences? What are the barriers to new investment? Is there certainty for investors? How does Zimbabwe stack up against new ESG pressures and demands? Is Zimbabwe now a worthwhile investment destination?
Chair: Fiona Perrott-Humphrey, Senior Adviser, Global Advisory, Rothschild & Co., London
Tafadzwa Chinamo, CEO, Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe Lebohang Sekhokoane, Investment Analyst, Public Investment Corporation Addington Jerahuni, Co-Portfolio Manager, Sanlam Investments Duncan Vink, Joint MD, UFF Agri Asset Management, The Netherlands (via live link-up)
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13:15
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Lunch and Networking
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14:15
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Where are the opportunities?
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14:15
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Keynote address Where are the mining opportunities? Is the policy framework conducive to attracting investment? Do we have real regulatory stability and certainty? What are the barriers to investment and how are these being tackled? Where are the opportunities?
Hon. Winston Chitando, Minister of Mines & Mining Development, Zimbabwe
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14:35
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Panel Discussion: What opportunities are there in different sectors? What opportunities are there for companies wishing to set up new operations or expand? Mining, infrastructure, agriculture, telecommunications, other? Where is the “low hanging fruit”? What are the considerations? Infrastructure, resources, facilities, skills?
Chair: Trevor Ncube, African Media Entrepreneur
Steve Curtis, Chief Executive Officer, Caledonia Mining South Africa Fungai Makoni, Managing Director, Mimosa Laurent Coche, Director, Business Development & Sustainability, AEMP Tapuwa Mashingaidze, CEO, Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce Givemore Chidzidzi, Acting Chief Executive, Zimbabwe Tourism Authority
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15:20
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Afternoon refreshments and networking
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16:00
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Close of conference
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Lead Sponsor:

Mining Industry Partner:

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The Harare Indaba is brought to you by Resources 4 Africa, the organisers of the Joburg Indaba.
“By the industry for the industry”