Zimbabwe is an agro-based country since 70% of the country’s population lives in rural areas, and over 80% depends on agriculture for a livelihood.

Zimbabwe’s manufacturing sector has traditionally been one of the key drivers of the economy

The tourism sector is one of the four pillars of the economy, alongside agriculture, manufacturing and mining.

Commercial agriculture in Zimbabwe is heavily dependent on irrigation and uses 79% of the abstracted water, while domestic use is 14% and industry is 7%.

The ICT sector is one of the fastest growing sectors in Zimbabwe as signified by a 14% growth in 2015

Infrastructure and Growth in Zimbabwe: An Action Plan for Strengthened Recovery

Zimbabwe has vast mineral resources , with over 60 different minerals occurring throughout the country.