Mission Statement
To serve as a dynamic platform that connects and empowers UAE-based and Zimbabwean businesses by facilitating meaningful networks, advancing commercial interests, and promoting bilateral trade. Through strategic partnerships, knowledge exchange, and innovation-driven initiatives, we aim to create lasting value for our members and position ZIBCO as the premier catalyst for Zimbabwe-UAE business growth.
Main Objectives of ZIBCO
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Promote and protect the business and professional interests of Zimbabwean-owned, led, or affiliated enterprises operating in the UAE across all sectors.
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Facilitate greater visibility, access to markets, and positioning of Zimbabwean-owned businesses and their goods and services within the UAE and regional markets.
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Foster meaningful trade, investment, and collaboration between Zimbabwean companies, entrepreneurs, and UAE-based partners through structured platforms, forums, and initiatives.
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Actively identify, support, and promote high-impact trade and investment opportunities that increase the flow of goods, services, and capital between the two countries.
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Represent the interests of members through advocacy, policy engagement, and stakeholder representation with both UAE and Zimbabwean institutions, ensuring the concerns and aspirations of members are heard and addressed.
Our Values
Collaboration
We foster partnerships that drive mutual growth and sustainable business links.
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Integrity
We uphold transparency, professionalism, and ethical conduct in all our engagements.
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Innovation
We embrace forward-thinking solutions that empower our members and partners.
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Inclusivity
We champion diverse participation and equal opportunity across all sectors.
Board Members
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
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Simba Makahamadze
Chairman
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Thando Magumise
Vice Chairperson
Celani Mangena
Secretary General
​Evan Le Clus
Treasurer
Yvonne Mtengwa (Bsc, Msc)
PR & Communications Director
Rungano Innocent Nyaude
Research and Advisory
Brian Zhanda
Marketing Director
Kudakwashe Mukonoweshuro
Business Development & Partnerships Director
Mohammed Al Qurashi
Board Member
Wadzanayi B.Phiri
Board Member
More Details About ZIBCO
The Zimbabwean Business Council in Dubai (ZIBCO) is a licensed, non-profit, member-based organization registered by Dubai Government and regulated by Dubai Chamber of Commerce. We represent a vibrant community of Zimbabwean-owned and affiliated businesses and professionals primarily based in the United Arab Emirates. Our core mandate is to support, promote, and advocate for the commercial interests of our members and partners by facilitating meaningful connections, engaging in formal representation, and promoting bilateral trade and investment between Zimbabwe and the UAE.
Guided by our vision to be the premier catalyst for Zimbabwe-UAE business growth, ZIBCO strives to build a coordinated, well-networked ecosystem that leverages knowledge, innovation, and partnerships to unlock synergies, scale opportunities, and drive sustainable business development.
We provide a strategic soft landing for Zimbabwean businesses entering the UAE market, while also enabling UAE-based entities to access opportunities in Zimbabwe through trusted networks, market insights, and facilitation support. As a dynamic platform for economic collaboration, ZIBCO is committed to amplifying opportunities, driving innovation, and creating lasting value for our members, partners, and both nations.