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Chinese envoy wants to see more investors in Zimbabwe

China remains committed to strengthening solidarity and cooperation to support Zimbabwe in advancing its industrialization and modernization, Chinese ambassador to Zimbabwe Zhou Ding said on Friday.Speaking to journalists on the sidelines …

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 08:00hrs | 504 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe backs China's Global Governance Initiative

ZIMBABWEAN Defence Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri has said the country supports the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) proposed by China.The GGI reflects China's clear assessment and policy response to the current international situatio…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 07:58hrs | 108 | by Staff reporter

China will continue supporting Zimbabwe's industrialisation

CHINA remains committed to strengthening solidarity and cooperation to support Zimbabwe in advancing its industrialisation and modernisation, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Zhou Ding said on Friday.Speaking to journalists on the sidelines …

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 07:51hrs | 86 | 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 crackdown on poaching and the illicit wildlife trade.Harare magistrates on Thursday …

Published: 12 Sep 2025 at 09:47hrs | 150 | 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 | 804 | 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 | 50 | 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 | 228 | 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 | 400 | 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 | 916 | 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 | 31 | 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 | 485 | 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 | 561 | 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 | 252 | 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 | 357 | 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 | 10 | by Dereck Goto

Zambia signs $1.1 billion deal with Chinese firm

Zambia has signed a US$1.1 billion Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China's Fujian Xiang Xin Corporation for the development of a crude oil refinery and energy complex in Ndola, in a move expected to transform the country's energy se…

Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 10:45hrs | 370 | by Staff reporter

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 | 308 | 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 | 10 | 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 | 613 | 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 | 74 | by Staff reporter

China-aided agricultural demonstration village launched in Zimbabwe

A CHINA-aided agricultural demonstration village was officially launched last week in the Shamva District of Mashonaland Central Province, Zimbabwe, to enhance agricultural productivity among rural farmers.The demonstration village, the se…

Published: 20 May 2025 at 10:24hrs | 388 | 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 | 79 | 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 | 214 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe becomes 5th largest avocado producer in Africa

Zimbabwe has emerged as Africa's fifth-largest producer of avocados, following a 164 percent surge in production over the past six years, thanks to increased investments from both government and the private sector.According to the Horticul…

Published: 29 Apr 2025 at 07:05hrs | 365 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF delegation back from China with optimism for investment

A high-level ZANU-PF delegation has returned from a successful week-long exchange programme in China, expressing optimism about the potential for increased investments from the Far East. The visit, which was hosted by the International Dep…

Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:17hrs | 56 | by Staff reporter

China reaffirms commitment to Zimbabwe's industrialisation agenda

Chinese ambassador Zhou Ding has reiterated his country's strong commitment to supporting Zimbabwe's industrialisation and sustainable development agenda, as economic ties between the two nations continue to strengthen.Speaking at the Inte…

Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 07:27hrs | 41 | 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 | 95 | 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 | 321 | 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 | 53 | by Staff reporter

Mutsvangwa leads Zimbabwean entrepreneurs on weeklong China tour

The Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Monica Mutsvangwa, is leading a high-profile delegation of Zimbabwean small and medium enterprises (SMEs) on a weeklong observation tour in Beijing, China.…

Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 08:48hrs | 99 | by Staff reporter

Chinese 'Starlink' launching in over 30 countries

An incoming Chinese-run rival to SpaceX's Starlink service could compete with Elon Musk-owned company in Zimbabwe.SpaceSail, also called â€œQianfan,â€ the â€œThousand Sails Constellation,â€ or â€œG60 Starlinkâ€, is a low-earth orbit (LE…

Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 16:32hrs | 6066 | by Staff reporter

China committed to propping up Zimbabwe in medical advancements

China has reiterated its commitment to deepening reciprocal cooperation with Zimbabwe, as the two nations celebrated 40 years of China Medical Teams operating in the country.Speaking at a reception to mark the milestone, Chinese Ambassador…

Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 08:33hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Chinese boss guns down gold miner in Zimbabwe

A Chinese mining supervisor, Yang Zhian, 36, has been remanded in custody following the fatal shooting of 31-year-old Pardon Gumbo at Long Fortune Mine in Collen Bawn on March 5, 2025. Zhian is facing charges of murder after an altercation…

Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 15:29hrs | 1920 | 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 | 211 | by Staff reporter

Chinese mine shooter denied bail, victim remains in critical condition

A Chinese miner who shot a Zimbabwean who was allegedly stealing gold dump has been denied bail by a Gwanda magistrate.Xu Guoqing, 60, was arrested on January 22 after shooting 22-year-old Mthandazo Sibanda with a 9mm Derya pistol at Binny…

Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 21:35hrs | 729 | 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 | 147 | 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 | 254 | by Staff reporter

Chinese take on Elon Musk's Starlink

In early December, China launched the third batch of satellites for its low Earth orbit (LEO) internet project, Qianfan, also known as "Thousand Sails." The constellation, which is expected to consist of 15,000 satellites, aims to rival Sp…

Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 17:00hrs | 1965 | 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 | 1996 | by Staff reporter

Chinese Embassy donates to Zanu-PF Women's League

The Chinese Embassy has extended a generous donation of solar lights, agricultural inputs, and groceries to the Zanu-PF Women's League, benefiting thousands of women, particularly the elderly.A large crowd gathered at Herbert Chitepo Prima…

Published: 07 Dec 2024 at 10:26hrs | 71 | by Staff reporter

China avails US$10 million food aid kitty for Zimbabwe

China has pledged an additional US$10 million in food aid to Zimbabwe as part of its ongoing efforts to mitigate the country's worsening food crisis, which has been exacerbated by the worst drought in four decades.The southern African nati…

Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 13:02hrs | | by Staff reporter

China-Zimbabwe trade hits US$3 billion

Trade between Zimbabwe and China has surpassed US$3 billion in 2024, highlighting the growing economic ties under a comprehensive strategic partnership, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Zhou Ding revealed on Friday.Speaking during the China-…

Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 18:43hrs | 334 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe eyes China's $50 billion African modernisation fund

Zimbabwe is gearing up to tap into a US$50 billion fund that China pledged to support Africa's modernisation and industrialisation efforts during the recent Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit held in September in Beijing. The…

Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:08hrs | 273 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe eyes deeper ties with China through belt and road initiative

Zimbabwe looks forward to deepening its partnership with China under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), anticipating extensive collaboration in economic development, said Midlands Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, O…

Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:02hrs | 208 | 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 | 490 | by Staff reporter

China urges Western countries to lift illegal sanctions on Zimbabwe

China urges the very few Western countries, including the United States, and organizations to lift their decades-long illegal sanctions on Zimbabwe, China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said at a regular press briefing on Friday.Lin…

Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 17:15hrs | 275 | by Staff reporter

China opposes coercive measures against developing countries

China on Tuesday represented 28 Global South countries and delivered a joint statement at the United Nations opposing unilateral coercive measures and urging countries imposing them to "immediately and completely cease such practice.""Deve…

Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 15:52hrs | 142 | 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 | 329 | by Staff reporter

Anti-Chinese investors Maguwu releases a damning report

The relationship between Chinese-owned extractive companies and local communities in Zimbabwe has deteriorated, marked by growing mistrust, suspicion, and a series of reported abuses. A recent report by the Centre for Natural Resource Gove…

Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 07:55hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

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