10/04/2026
President Emmerson Mnangagwa Opens Greenfields Mall, Backs Vision 2030
Harare – President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially opened the new Greenfields Showgrounds Retail Mall, a US$20 million project aimed at boosting Zimbabwe’s economy and improving everyday life for citizens.
The mall, built through a partnership between Tigere Property Fund and ZAS, is part of the government’s push to modernise the country under its Vision 2030 development agenda. It features modern facilities such as play centres, food courts and a variety of local services.
During the tour, President Mnangagwa expressed satisfaction with the development and even bought groceries using the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency, in a move seen as supporting the country’s local currency.
Speaking at the event, the President said the project shows that Zimbabwe is ready for investment and economic growth. He noted that the retail sector already contributes more than 11 percent to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), making it an important driver of development.
He encouraged businesses and investors to follow the example set by the Greenfields Mall by adopting modern designs and using locally produced materials. The President also stressed the importance of promoting “Made in Zimbabwe” products to support local industries and create jobs, especially for young people.
Government aims to grow the economy by 7.4 percent by 2026, as it prepares to move from the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) to NDS2. The focus will remain on strengthening local production and increasing opportunities for Zimbabweans
President Mnangagwa assured investors that Zimbabwe remains a safe and rewarding place to invest, adding that more than 12 similar projects are already in the pipeline.
The Greenfields Mall is expected to become a key commercial hub, improving access to goods and services while contributing to the country’s journey towards becoming a modern and prosperous upper-middle-income society by 2030.
