It is an honour and a privilege for me to serve as the ambassador of the United States of America to Zimbabwe.
The United States continues to support the people of Zimbabwe and their efforts to build a more just, prosperous, and healthy society.
We share their goal of a self-reliant, self-sufficient Zimbabwe, a partner with whom we can work to address global challenges.
As a friend, we will work with government, civil society, business, and local communities to encourage transparent, democratic institutions that respect the will of the people and create broad based economic growth.
We will pursue these mutual interests while respecting Zimbabwe’s sovereignty, so Zimbabweans can realise a better future for themselves.
The US commitment to the Zimbabwean people is clear. Since independence, the US government has provided US$5 billion in humanitarian, health, and development assistance, including more than US$1 billion in the last three years alone.
The impact of that investment is extraordinary. More than 1.2 million Zimbabweans live longer, healthier lives because of lifesaving HIV treatment through our PEPFAR programme.
We have provided US$62 million in assistance in 2024 to counter the effects of the current drought in Zimbabwe.
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This funding will address short term food insecurity and long-term strategies to improve agricultural practices and strengthen community resilience.
On agriculture, US support for demining programmes has made more than 3 000 acres of land available for cultivation.
Together, we are returning land to farmers that had been unsafe for communities and their livestock since Zimbabwe’s hard-fought liberation struggle.
Broad-based economic prosperity is impossible without strong democratic institutions, good public health, and regional security.
The United States supports these things because they are critical elements for Zimbabweans to chart their own future.
Our hope is to collaborate on improving the investment climate in Zimbabwe to expand economic opportunities for people and communities, forge stronger business linkages, and attract investors to look closely at Zimbabwe’s educated labour force and long-term growth potential.
We believe the government and people of Zimbabwe need to share their story that Zimbabwe is a good business partner that combats corruption; provides certainty in regulatory, monetary, and tax policy; and applies equal justice under law.
Zimbabwe has a rich history, enormous human talent, and abundant natural resources.
It shows promise as a great leader in southern Africa and a vibrant participant in global conversations. Zimbabwe’s potential is limitless. We look forward to deepening our partnership to advance our mutual interests
