Russians eye Zimbabwe's livestock

Russian investors have expressed keen interest in Zimbabwe's livestock sector and a delegation from the country is expected in the country soon to explore opportunities.

Agriculture minister Joseph Made said the delegation would explore areas in various fields such as the manufacturing of vaccines and medicines for livestock, infrastructure as well as opportunities in investing in new technology.

Already, Zimbabwe is looking at exporting beef to Russia as the European country seeks alternative source markets for beef after the banning of food imports from the West in retaliation for sanctions imposed on it over Ukraine.

As such Dr Made said the delegation would also look at the country's beef export systems.

Meanwhile, a High powered Russian delegation is set to visit the country this month to finalise some multi-million dollar projects aimed at improving water infrastructure in Harare and Surrounding towns.

Environment, Water and Climate Minister Saviour Kasukuwere who was in Russia a fortnight ago said that the projects are aimed at dam construction, irrigation development and water management.

He said the deals will see Russia entities supplying equipment for the infrastructure projects.

Kasukuwere said the Russians are keen to provide equipment for irrigation and dam construction and indicated there are many dam projects that have been stalled for a long time and these projects will be brought into life once they conclude the deals.