Investor interest in Zim rises sharply: ZIDA licen...

Investor interest in Zim rises sharply: ZIDA licences surge 23% to US$2.47 billion in Q2

By the Numbers: Q2 2025 vs Q2 2024

Indicator	Q2 2024	Q2 2025	% Change
New Licences Issued	154	190	+23.37%
Total Investment Value	US$1.8bn	US$2.47bn	+37.2%
Licence Renewals	45 (est.)	107	+137%
Actualised Investment from Renewals	N/A	US$221.68m	N/A

Energy and mining dominate investor appetite as ZIDA touts reforms, investor protection, and proactive monitoring as key drivers

ZimNow News Desk

Zimbabwe recorded a significant 23.37% rise in the number of investment licenses issued in the second quarter of 2025, with 190 new approvals valued at US$2.47 billion—up from US$1.8 billion in the same period last year—according to the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency.

In its Q2 2025 Investment Report, ZIDA attributed the uptick to sustained investor interest, regulatory reforms, and the rollout of a key investor protection mechanism that is already boosting confidence in the country’s evolving investment landscape.

“The quarter was defined by strong investor interest, regulatory reforms, and the operationalization of a key investor protection mechanism, all reinforcing confidence in Zimbabwe’s evolving investment climate,” said ZIDA CEO Tafadzwa Chinamo.

The energy sector led the way in value terms, attracting US$1.8 billion—primarily in renewable energy and power infrastructure projects.
The mining sector saw the highest number of new licenses, pointing to continued confidence in Zimbabwe’s vast mineral reserves.
License renewals rose 137% from Q1, reaching 107 renewals with actualized investment worth US$221.68 million.

Chinamo noted that this growth reflects not only new investor interest but also the commitment of existing investors, supported by ZIDA’s improved monitoring and evaluation framework that proactively assists clients ahead of renewal deadlines.
ZIDA also flagged 250 potential high-value investors for targeted follow-up during the quarter, across a broad range of sectors—suggesting that the momentum could carry into the second half of the year.

The strong Q2 figures signal renewed investor confidence amid ongoing macroeconomic challenges. With energy taking the lion’s share of investment value, Zimbabwe's power deficit may see medium-term relief.

Mining continues to be a gateway sector, making it urgent that regulatory and environmental issues be resolved.