- Qatar Airways has started flying to Zimbabwe. The launch of Qatar Airways flights to Zimbabwe was met with great enthusiasm.
- It is hoped that the air connectivity will boost the economic development of Zimbabwe by bringing in investment and international business.
- The development is expected to boost travel and tourism, agricultural production, trade and commerce as well as manufacturing.
The Qatar Airways has started flying to Zimbabwe. The launch of Qatar Airways flights to Zimbabwe was met with great enthusiasm. It is hoped that air connectivity will boost the economic development of Zimbabwe by bringing in investment and international business. The development is expected to boost travel and tourism, agricultural production, trade and commerce as well as manufacturing.
The political analysts are of the view that Zimbabwe has an inherent potential as a safe economic hub and transit route. The introduction of Qatar Airways connectivity to the country can make Zimbabwe an attractive business destination contributing to global trade and economic development positively impacting foreign direct investment (FDI) and trade. It is also expected to increase access to foreign markets, encouraging exports, and increasing competition in the local economy, thus benefiting consumers.
This is also in line with the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS 1) — a five-year economic blueprint that runs from 2021-2025 — launched by President Mnangagwa in November last year. The Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, has been expanded to foster open competition among airlines, and open up the country .
