ZIMBABWE TAKES OVER COMESA CHAIRMANSHIP

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has taken over the chairmanship of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) for the 2026–2027 term.

President Mnangagwa received the chairmanship from Kenyan President William Ruto during the 25th COMESA Summit of Heads of State and Government held in Harare, Zimbabwe, today.

Zimbabwe will lead the regional bloc under the theme, “One Market, One Future: Advancing Inclusive Industrialisation, Investment and Regional Integration in COMESA.”

The theme highlights the bloc’s focus on strengthening trade, attracting investment, promoting inclusive industrialization and deepening economic integration among its 21 member states.