# Zimbabwe Government Expands MSME Procurement Participation

The Government of Zimbabwe is actively advancing initiatives to increase the participation of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and cooperatives in public procurement as part of its Vision 2030 economic transformation agenda. Led by the Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development in collaboration with the Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PRAZ) and the Southern Africa Public Procurement Training Academy (SAPPTA), efforts focus on enhancing digital procurement platforms, promoting supplier development, and implementing inclusive policies that particularly support women-led enterprises.

- These initiatives aim to address barriers such as limited access to finance, capacity gaps, and market entry challenges faced by MSMEs and cooperatives.
- Procurement professionals should anticipate increased opportunities for MSMEs in government contracts, requiring adjustments in supplier engagement and evaluation processes.
- Contractors and vendors can benefit from understanding the evolving digital procurement systems and inclusivity measures to better position themselves for partnerships or subcontracting.
- Organizations supporting MSMEs may find collaboration opportunities with government agencies to facilitate capacity building and market access programs.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** September 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PRAZ)
- Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development
- Southern Africa Public Procurement Training Academy (SAPPTA)

### Sources
- [Government Opens Public Procurement to MSMEs, Cooperatives – herald](https://www.heraldonline.co.zw/government-opens-public-procurement-to-msmes-cooperatives) - Herald.co.zw
- [Government pushes for bigger MSME role in public procurement – herald](https://www.heraldonline.co.zw/government-pushes-for-bigger-msme-role-in-public-procurement) - Herald.co.zw