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Russia backs Zimbabwe's bid to join BRICS

Russia has expressed strong support for Zimbabwe's bid to join the BRICS group of emerging economies, with Moscow's top envoy in Harare, Ambassador Nikolai Krasilnikov, confirming that his country welcomes Zimbabwe's integration into the b…

Published: 11 Oct 2025 at 19:30hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Some very strange things are happening in China!'

President Donald Trump has threatened to pull out of an expected meeting with President Xi Jinping of China after Beijing tightened its rules for exports of rare earths.In a post on social media, Trump said he now saw "no reason" to meet w…

Published: 10 Oct 2025 at 20:06hrs | | by Staff reporter

China man jailed for rhino horn dealings

A Chinese national has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for illegally dealing in wildlife, one of the harshest penalties imposed in Zimbabwe's ongoing crack

Published: 12 Sep 2025 at 09:47hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe-Sino ties reach new heights to the chagrin of malcontents

Earlier today, Deputy Chief Secretary for Presidential Communications George Charamba posted an insightful thread on X detailing the pivotal meeting between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Chinese President Xi Jinping.This business-like e…

Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 07:55hrs | | by Jonathan Moyo

Mnangagwa leaves China empty handed?

President Emmerson Mnangagwa this morning departed Beijing after a successful state visit that saw Zimbabwe and China elevate their relations from a Five-Star Iron-Clad Friendship to the All-Weather Zimbabwe-China Community with a Shared F…

Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 07:18hrs | 523 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe secures blueberry export deal with China

In a historic boost for the country's horticulture sector, Zimbabwean blueberries can now be exported to China following the signing of a new bilateral protocol in Beijing.The agreement, hailed as a milestone by the Horticultural Developme…

Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 06:54hrs | 170 | by Staff reporter

14 Chinese nationals arrested in Zimbabwe

Fourteen Chinese nationals were arrested on Tuesday morning in Harare after they were allegedly found in possession of cocaine.The group was apprehended at a lodge in the Newlands suburb, although police did not disclose the quantity of dr…

Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 07:28hrs | 171 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa joins global heavyweights in China

President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday joined 26 Heads of State and Government at Tiananmen Square in Beijing for commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggr…

Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 07:27hrs | 498 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa set to tie up $533 million railway revamp deal

President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Tuesday met executives of the China Railway Group (CRG) in Beijing to finalise a transformative US$533 million deal to overhaul Zimbabwe's deteriorating railway system, the presidency confirmed.Presidential …

Published: 02 Sep 2025 at 09:31hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa leaves Rome, off to Chinese Anniversary

President Mnangagwa is expected to arrive in Beijing today ahead of the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and World Anti-Fascist War commemorations set for Wednesday.He wi…

Published: 01 Sep 2025 at 05:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

Villagers clash with Mnangawa's office over Chinese Cement Project

Villagers in Mashonaland West are up in arms over a Chinese cement project that threatens to displace families, disrupt water supply, and cause environmental damage, despite a High Court order halting the development. The project, backed b…

Published: 01 Sep 2025 at 05:46hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's lawyer-heavy politics not good for development

Most of Zimbabwe's leading politicians are lawyers. Nelson Chamisa, Tendai Biti, David Coltart, Welshman Ncube, and even President Emmerson Mnangagwa all come from legal backgrounds. The one prominent engineer who often comes to mind in po…

Published: 17 Aug 2025 at 16:18hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe, China seal US$55m technical cooperation agreement

President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday presided over the signing of a US$55 million Economic and Technical Cooperation Agreement between Zimbabwe and China, in a move set to boost the country's development agenda through the funding of …

Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 09:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

Hwange units 7 and 8 power Zimbabwe's energy stability

Zimbabwe's energy security has received a major boost from Hwange Thermal Power Station's Units 7 and 8, which have emerged as vital contributors to the national grid, powering key economic sectors including agriculture, mining, and manufa…

Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 19:16hrs | | by Staff reporter

A Zimbabwean's glimpse into China's science and technology backyard

My visit to China Agricultural University (CAU) on July 30, 2025 revealed far more than expected â€“ it offered a compelling insight into a transformative model of agricultural development. There, I was introduced to a concept that immedia…

Published: 02 Aug 2025 at 20:28hrs | | by Dereck Goto

Beitbridge residents alarmed over contaminated Limpopo river

Residents of Beitbridge have expressed growing concern over the unusual green colouration of the Limpopo River's water, which they fear signals possible contamination that could pose a threat to human health, aquatic ecosystems, and wildli…

Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 07:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt warns Chinese firms over illicit deals

The Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) has issued a sharp and public rebuke to Chinese businesses operating in Zimbabwe, warning them to immediately halt illicit financial activities, environmental violations, and the flouting of lo…

Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 07:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chinese miner in Zimbabwe grave rights abuses storm

The Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) has called on the Zimbabwean government to urgently intervene and halt alleged human rights abuses being committed by a Chinese-linked mining company operating in Magunje, Mashonaland West.…

Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 09:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

China philosophy against imposing values

China seeks mutual learning and exchange among civilizations rather than cultural dominance, a Chinese history professor has emphasized during a lecture to Zimbabwean senior journalists. Xie Jun, from Hunan University, spoke on Chinese Civ…

Published: 22 Jun 2025 at 09:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

China donates US$16 million in food aid to Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe received US$16 million in emergency food assistance from China in 2023 to cushion vulnerable communities from the impact of the El NiÃ±o-induced drought, Chinese Ambassador Zhou Ding revealed on Friday.Speaking during the commissi…

Published: 17 May 2025 at 14:00hrs | 73 | by Staff reporter

Chinese duo acquitted in attempted murder storm

Two Chinese nationals, Hui Xiang and Zhao Yunfeng, who were accused of attempted murder, walked free yesterday after the Harare Magistrates' Court acquitted them at the close of the State case.The duo had been accused of assaulting fellow …

Published: 29 Apr 2025 at 07:06hrs | 208 | by Staff reporter

Huayou Cobalt bets on Arcadia Lithium Mine

Chinese battery manufacturing giant Huayou Cobalt is intensifying its focus on Zimbabwe's Arcadia Lithium Mine, as it pushes forward with a lithium sulfate project aimed at significantly reducing production costs and deepening integration …

Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 07:23hrs | 88 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean avocado gains traction among Chinese importers

CHINESE importers have positively reviewed the quality and output of Zimbabwean avocados and are committed to helping local farmers tap into the Chinese market, a Chinese trade specialist has said.Speaking to Xinhua late Friday in Harare, …

Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:50hrs | 313 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe-China tobacco expo to be held in third quarter

ZIMBABWE will hold the first Zimbabwe-China tobacco expo in the third quarter of this year to promote the country's tobacco, the country's industry regulatory body, the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB), announced Friday.The expo…

Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:35hrs | 49 | by Staff reporter

32 Zimbabwean students to study mechatronics in China

Thirty-two Zimbabwean students will go to China to study mechatronics engineering under a joint training program between two vocational colleges.Students from Zimbabwe's Harare Polytechnic will study for 18 months at the Ningbo Polytechnic…

Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 07:03hrs | 202 | by Staff reporter

Chinese ambassador pledges more support to Zimbabwe

Creative presentations of modern and traditional Chinese and Zimbabwean music theatrical performances reverberated at the University of Zimbabwe's Beit Hall on Saturday, marking the celebration of the Chinese New Year in Zimbabwe as a test…

Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 07:19hrs | 142 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe farmers urged to tap into China's fruit import market

Trade promotion agency ZimTrade is encouraging Zimbabwean farmers to seize the opportunity presented by China's growing fruit import market, which could generate much-needed foreign currency for the country.According to the 2024 Trade Map …

Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:57hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe deports Chinese 'mafia'

A Chinese man, Chen Mo Yun, 44, believed to be the mastermind behind the illegal cremation of a woman in Harare, has been deported to China. Chen was flown out of the country last Wednesday after being implicated in a criminal operation th…

Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 07:05hrs | 1990 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean cow horn artist aims to tap into Chinese market at CIIE

Cow horns are often regarded as waste material at slaughterhouses, a Zimbabwean craftsman, however, has struck gold in them.Joseph Chifamba, a businessman who makes jewelry and other products from cow horns and bones, will be exhibiting at…

Published: 02 Nov 2024 at 08:51hrs | 480 | by Staff reporter

SA asks Taiwan to move its de-facto embassy from Pretoria

South Africa's government said on Friday that it had asked Taiwan to relocate its de facto embassy out of the capital Pretoria, while Taiwan accused it of bowing to pressure from China.South Africa rejected this characterization and said t…

Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 14:02hrs | 318 | by Staff reporter

China mining firms partner with Zimbabwe on lithium mine

Chinese miners Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co. and Tsingshan Holding Group Co. are defying low lithium prices to develop a deposit of the battery metal with a Zimbabwean state company.The two firms already operate lithium projects in the southe…

Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 13:56hrs | 253 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa sings praise after praise during China trip

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has showered 'unparalleled' praise on China and its President, Xi Jinping, following his recent State visit and participation in the China-Africa Summit in Beijing. In a 25-minute interview with Chinese broadca…

Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:32hrs | 437 | by Staff reporter

China-aided hospital bears testimony to growing China-Zimbabwe ties

IN Zimbabwe, a China-aided hospital stands as a testament to the growing ties between the two countries.The Mahusekwa Hospital, also known as the China-Zimbabwe Friendship Hospital, was built with Chinese support to deliver quality healthc…

Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 08:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

China is helping Zimbabwe to modernise

President Mnangagwa has emphasized that Zimbabwe will continue drawing inspiration from China's rapid modernization to improve the living standards of its people. In an interview with China Media Group during the Forum on China-Africa Coop…

Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 09:25hrs | 102 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe must copy China's Common Prosperity development model

ZIMBABWE has always regarded China as a friend and there is a need for the southern African investment-starved nation to copy the Asian giant country's common prosperity development model, which has seen it upgrading the livelihoods and in…

Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 12:46hrs | 106 | by Silas Nkala

Bulawayo housing waiting list balloons

The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has reported a significant increase in the number of people on its housing waiting list, indicating a growing demand for housing in Zimbabwe's second largest city. As of May 2024, a total of 118,389 housing …

Published: 01 Aug 2024 at 09:19hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chinese nationals deported for abusing mine worker in Zimbabwe

Two Chinese nationals have been deported for abusing a mine worker at Makanga Mine in Bindura. This action followed the circulation of a video showing the worker tied up and hanging from a loader bucket. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry…

Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 18:07hrs | 988 | by Staff reporter

China to revamp Zimbabwe railway company

Zimbabwe is in talks with China Railway Group Ltd. to help modernize the state-owned National Railways of Zimbabwe."We believe that we could make use of their expertise and financial muscle to improve the NRZ," Finance Minister Mthuli Ncub…

Published: 22 May 2024 at 09:25hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

China supports total sanctions removal on Zimbabwe

China stands ready to support Zimbabwe for the total removal of Western sanctions, the defence of its sovereignty and the pursuit of strategic security interests, visiting Chinese Communist Party (CCP)'s senior official and Vice Chairman o…

Published: 20 Mar 2024 at 06:30hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Western modernization was fraught with sanguineous crimes

The path to modernization a country chooses is determined by its historical traditions, social systems, developmental conditions, and external environment, among other factors. As countries differ in their conditions, they may take differe…

Published: 21 Jan 2024 at 15:48hrs | 7 | by Xi Jinping

Is China good for Zimbabwe?

IMAGINE your father having an "all-weather friend" who appears to stand by him in every situation.This seemingly "all-weather friend", however, looks away as your father brutally batters your mother and does not appear to give a hoot when …

Published: 20 Dec 2023 at 09:10hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Is China really helping suffering Zimbabweans?

Imagine your father has an 'all-weather friend', who appears to stand by him in every situation.He looks away as your father brutally batters your mother and does not appear to give a hoot when his family goes without decent nutritional fo…

Published: 14 Dec 2023 at 12:39hrs | 24 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Secrecy surrounding resource-backed loans in Zimbabwe

IntroductionTO realize the aspirations of Vision 2030, Zimbabwe needs to invest US$2 billion in infrastructure development in five consecutive years to close the infrastructure asset gap, a huge figure that the current government does not …

Published: 07 Dec 2023 at 05:29hrs | 28 | by Mbongeni Nhliziyo

Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe launches China export guide for local business

Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe on Friday launched an export guide for Zimbabwean exporters and business entities seeking to understand and penetrate the Chinese market.The export guide e-book, which gives in-depth information and guidance on naviga…

Published: 22 Oct 2023 at 14:17hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe can hold credible polls without interference, says China

THE Chinese government says Zimbabwe has the capacity and ability to hold its own elections without interference from any country.Ambassador Wang Ke, a director of the Chinese Foreign Affairs Ministry said this in the Chinese capital, Beij…

Published: 14 Jul 2023 at 19:02hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

China intensifies lithium interest in Zimbabwe

CHINA has accounted for more than half of investment licences issued by Zimbabwean authorities during the first quarter of the year amid a boom in global demand for lithium as commercial and domestic consumers of energy migrate to alternat…

Published: 09 Jul 2023 at 14:25hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe detractors target Chinese investors

AHEAD of this year's elections, the country's detractors are now targeting the biggest investors in Zimbabwe, the Chinese, with a view to causing friction between the two countries and forcing the multilaterals out.In the past few years, C…

Published: 19 Jun 2023 at 06:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

China takes next step in currency globalisation

China's gradual internationalisation of its currency will shift to its next leg on Monday when about two dozen Chinese companies start trading in their home currency in Hong Kong's stock market.Hong Kong stocks such as Alibaba and Tencent …

Published: 19 Jun 2023 at 06:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

The US Dollar to be rendered useless by year end

China's place on the world stage advances year by year. It is arguably already the world's largest economy. Its Belt and Road Initiative and its other international links like the BRICS have helped to magnify its economic but also politica…

Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 06:32hrs | | by Erick Matotoba

Mnangagwa's latest revised plan: 'Nyika inovakwa inorakashwa ivenevayo imashefu namaChina!'

"Zimbabweans jam UK work visa applications" screamed the headline. 8 363 skilled and semi-skilled Zimbabweans were granted UK work permit in 2022 up from 499 in 2019. The truth is Zimbabweans have been leaving the country in droves since 2…

Published: 27 Feb 2023 at 18:57hrs | 3 | by Nomusa Garikai

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