Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa dances as he celebrates after being inaugurated at the National Sports Stadium, Harare, Zimbabwe, Sept. 4, 2023. (Getty Images Photo)

Written By Ambassador Alfred Mutiwazuka Edited By Kelvin Ndunga
Daily Sabah Istanbul

As Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa assumes the chairmanship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), Turkish businesses stand at the threshold of a unique opportunity to deepen their ties with the region. This transition is more than a mere change in leadership; it marks a pivotal moment for economic collaboration and growth. President Mnangagwa will take over the SADC reins from the outgoing chair, Angola's President Joao Lourenco, during the 16-member bloc's 44th Annual Summit on Aug. 17 in Zimbabwe's capital, Harare. The summit will be held under the overarching theme: "Promoting Innovation to Unlock Opportunities for Sustainable Economic Growth and Development Towards Industrialised SADC."

The 7th SADC Industrialisation Week (SIW) will take place from July 28 to Aug. 2, 2024, at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC). This event will feature an investment conference with a keynote address by Zimbabwe's Vice President, Constantino Chiwenga, on July 29. President Mnangagwa will officially open the SIW on July 31. SIW is an annual platform that fosters public-private engagement to create new opportunities for intra-African trade, develop cross-border value chains, and identify investment prospects in Southern Africa. ReadMore