Zimbabwe
GDP grew by an estimated 7.5% in 2025, led by rebounds in agriculture and higher global mining prices, with inflation reaching a record single-digit rate of 4.1% in January 2026. Zimbabwe holds significant reserves of gold, platinum, lithium, and ferrochrome, and the government is targeting a USD 12 billion mining industry to anchor its Vision 2030 ambition. In early 2026, the government banned all exports of raw mineral ore and lithium concentrate, signaling a deliberate push toward domestic beneficiation and value capture.
Capital: Harare
Population: ~17 million
Currency: Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG); USD widely used in practice
Languages: 6 official languages including English, Shona, and Ndebele
GDP: ~USD 56 billion
Time zone: Central Africa Time (UTC+2)
Honorary Norwegian Consulate in Harare
Norway's diplomatic relations with Zimbabwe are handled by the Norwegian Embassy in Pretoria.
Honorary Consul: Merete Horn
Address: 35C Kingsmead Road, Borrowdale, Harare
Phone: +263 242 764 301/2/3
Email: : consular-office@horn-reeckmann.com
Web: Norway in Zimbabwe
Office hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday by appointment only