Published: 24 September 2013

THE Zimbabwe Mining and Infrastructure Indaba opens in Harare tomorrow with the ultimate objective to further entrench the country's position as a premier destination for foreign direct investment.

According to mines lobby group, the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe, the country's mining sector requires between $5 billion and $5 billion and $7 billion to retool over five years.

Newly appointed Mines and Mining Development Minister Walter Chidhakwa will officially open the annual event to be graced by other high profile local, regional and international delegates.

This year's indaba will run under the theme "Redefining Africa: Harnessing our Resources Collectively," which comes as Zimbabwe seeks to tape its abundant resources to boost the economy.

President Mugabe has indicated in many of his official speeches in the last two months that Government expects the country's diverse portfolio of minerals reserves to anchor economic growth.
- herald

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