By Staff Reporter
HARARE – Speaker of the National Assembly Advocate Jacob Mudenda is set to grace the
2026 Buy Local Conference as guest of honour, an event aimed at promoting locally
manufactured goods and reducing the country’s import bill.
The conference, organized by Buy Zimbabwe, will be held on March 27, 2026, at Manna Resorts
in Glen Lorne, Harare, under the theme “Lowering Zimbabwe’s Import Bill – Driving Local
Industrial Growth”.
In a statement, Buy Zimbabwe said preparations for the annual event were at an advanced stage,
with several partners already on board.
The conference seeks to foster a culture of buying Zimbabwean-made products and services,
thereby supporting employment creation and the growth of local industry.
Buy Zimbabwe Marketing and Sales Executive Mr Alois Burutsa highlighted the strategic value
of having the Speaker at the event.
“We are honoured to have Advocate Mudenda as our keynote speaker at the upcoming Buy
Local Conference. As the leader of the legislative arm of government, we are certain Advocate
Mudenda’s presence will make a positive contribution to our efforts to promote local industry.
“His presence at the conference highlights the critical role that government plays in supporting
local industries. We believe that by working together, we can create a sustainable economic
environment that benefits all Zimbabweans,” he added.
The conference will feature panel discussions and networking opportunities aimed at addressing
challenges impeding local economic growth. Delegates will also have the chance to engage with
exhibitors showcasing a range of Zimbabwean goods.
A number of large corporates and small to medium enterprises have already confirmed
participation, with more expected to join as the event draws closer.
