TANZANIA AND ZIMBABWE FORGE NEW ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP TO DRIVE REGIONAL TRADE GROWTH

Tanzania and Zimbabwe strengthen ties with a new push for trade, investment, and a united stance on global issues.

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Tanzania and Zimbabwe are reigniting their bond with a renewed focus on trade and economic collaboration, signaling a fresh chapter in bilateral relations rooted in liberation-era solidarity.

In high-level talks held at State House in Dar es Salaam on Saturday, August 30, 2025, Tanzanian Vice President Dr. Philip Mpango and his Zimbabwean counterpart, Kembo Campbell Mohadi, agreed to scale up cooperation in mining, agriculture, and manufacturing, while also tapping into opportunities offered by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the SADC Free Trade Area.

Dr. Mpango invited Zimbabwean businesses to expand purchases of Tanzanian products ranging from food items such as rice to manufactured goods, including roofing sheets and cement. He emphasized that the partnership was not only about economics but also about deepening trust built during Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle, when Tanzania stood as a key ally.

The two countries first established the Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation (JPCC) in 1982 to enhance collaboration across defense, trade, education, tourism, health, and culture. Today, that framework is being reinvigorated as both nations seek to advance common interests on the global stage, including opposition to sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe.

A statement from the Tanzanian Vice President’s Office underscored the importance of preserving this shared history while embracing new avenues for growth.

Trade volumes reflect the growing momentum: Tanzania’s exports to Zimbabwe jumped from TSh 21.1 billion in 2017 to TSh 115.9 billion in 2023, while Zimbabwe’s exports to Tanzania reached TSh 25 billion in the same year.

By aligning economic ambition with political solidarity, Tanzania and Zimbabwe are setting the stage for a stronger regional presence and a united front in international affairs.

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