Today, I had the honor of joining my brother, President Cyril Ramaphosa, at the Gallagher Convention Centre for the South Africa–Zimbabwe Business Forum. Running alongside the 4th Session of our Bi-National Commission (BNC), this critical forum brings together business leaders and stakeholders from both nations to unlock massive trade and investment opportunities. Our region is not poor in resources. We are endowed with critical minerals, fertile agricultural land, vibrant industries, and world-class universities. Most importantly, we have talented young people with ideas, energy, and ambition. The task before us is to unlock their inherent acumen to build a better future. Our natural resources must increasingly feed industries within our own region and create value for our people—not for others. I am highly encouraged by the innovations emerging from our tertiary institutions and innovation hubs in agriculture, mining, manufacturing, engineering, and IT. What must now follow is production. An innovation cannot just remain in a laboratory; it must be commercialized.Through this forum, our shared vision is clear:Together , we are driving sustainable economic growth, empowering our youth, and deepening regional integration. Africa is open for business!(President of Zimbabwe)