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Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared a new policy direction focusing on local beneficiation and processing of minerals rather than exporting raw materials. Speaking at an exporters' conference in Bulawayo, he highlighted the need for value-added exports to stimulate economic growth.

The government aims to enhance local processing, diversify industries, and strengthen economic linkages. Mnangagwa urged exporters to create global brands based on the country's rich mineral resources, including gold, platinum group metals, lithium, and chrome, which significantly contribute to the economy.