#Day2 of the National Disability Expo is underway at Mucheke Stadium in Masvingo Province.

#WatchNow Our Director for Gender Mainstreaming, Wellness and Inclusivity Mr Steven Nyaruwata speaking to Zimpapers TV Network Capitalk100.4FM about the Ministry’s participation at this year’s #disabilityexpo in Masvingo Province.

Since the commencement of the Expo yesterday, the Ministry has been actively engaging stakeholders and showcasing various programmes and initiatives aimed at empowering persons with disabilities through entrepreneurship, skills development, and economic inclusion.

We invite all visitors to pass through our exhibition stand and learn more about the opportunities available to support inclusive and sustainable livelihoods for all.

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Minister Mutsvangwa Urges Entrepreneurs to Embrace Innovation at Business Masterclass

The Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Hon. Senator Monica Mutsvangwa, has challenged Zimbabwean entrepreneurs to embrace innovation, technology adoption and continuous learning to build competitive and sustainable enterprises capable of driving economic transformation.

Speaking at the High-Impact Business Masterclass hosted by Sharpe Business Academy in Harare under the theme “The Future of Zimbabwean Business: Growth, Wealth and Opportunity,” the Minister highlighted the critical role of MSMEs, which contribute over 60% of Zimbabwe’s GDP.
She outlined Government initiatives supporting enterprise growth, including access to finance, entrepreneurship training, financial literacy programmes, market linkages, exhibitions, trade fairs and productive workspaces.
The Minister encouraged entrepreneurs to position themselves for opportunities emerging from digital transformation, artificial intelligence and evolving market trends.

During an interactive session, entrepreneurs raised concerns around business formalisation, taxation and access to affordable workspaces. Hon. Mutsvangwa invited participants to attend the Inaugural SMEs and Cooperatives Indaba on 16–17 July 2026, urging them to join business associations so that their concerns can be addressed collectively through structured engagement.

She also encouraged entrepreneurs to comply with tax obligations, noting that tax revenue remains essential for national development and creating an enabling environment for business growth.

Innovation & Industry: Our ZITF 2026 Journey
Our exhibition at this year's ZITF was a powerful showcase of Youth Entrepreneurship Promotion Towards Industrialization. From the Matabeleland North Office of the President and Cabinet pavilion, we proudly displayed the local production and innovation driving our district forward.

We were honored to have our Council Chairperson, Cllr R. Ndlovu, leading our team as we hosted Honourable Daniel Garwe, Minister of Local Government and Public Works. It was a significant opportunity to demonstrate how we are translating the Devolution Agenda into real-world results, from our district-manufactured leather school shoes to our packaged Idelele, Ibhobola, and Ibilebile ranges.

These initiatives prove that local value addition is the heartbeat of our growth. Thank you to everyone who visited our stand and shared in our vision for a prosperous, industrialized community!

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