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Chinese investor to establish lithium sulphate plant in Zimbabwe

ZVISHAVANE-based Zheli Mining is planning to establish a lithium sulphate plant in the Midlands Province by December 2026 as the company intensifies efforts to beneficiate lithium locally, with equipment for the facility already in transit…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:06hrs | 1263 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga set for China

Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga is expected in China tomorrow for a working visit aimed at attracting investment into value addition as Zimbabwe intensifies efforts to build a sustainable upper-middle-income economy.The visit comes as …

Published: 07 Sep 2026 at 17:23hrs | 1552 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe secures duty-free access to China for nearly 9,000 products

Zimbabwe has secured duty-free access to the Chinese market for nearly 9,000 product categories under China's Pre-Early Harvest Initiative, creating new export opportunities in one of the world's largest consumer markets.The preferential t…

Published: 25 Jul 2026 at 17:48hrs | 538 | by Staff reporter

South African court orders extradition of Nyokayemabhunu back to Zimbabwe

A South African court has ruled in favour of extraditing Zimbabwean political activist Wellington Masiwa, a decision that has reignited debate over asylum protections, extradition procedures and judicial independence in the Southern Africa…

Published: 14 Jul 2026 at 16:17hrs | 2756 | by Staff reporter

Schools ordered to fully adopt Heritage-Based Curriculum or face closure

Primary and Secondary Education Minister Torerai Moyo has directed all schools in Zimbabwe to fully implement the Heritage-Based Curriculum (HBC) from next year, warning that institutions which fail to comply risk deregistration and closur…

Published: 14 Jul 2026 at 16:15hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chinaman in Zimbabwe court over US$3,65m fraud

An investor has appeared before the Harare Magistrates Court facing allegations of misappropriating more than US$3.65 million from a lithium mining company.Li Shigang (58), of Borrowdale, appeared before magistrate Jesse Kufa charged with …

Published: 14 Jul 2026 at 16:13hrs | | by Staff reporter

China tightens grip on Zimbabwe lithium

Chinese investors now control more than 80% of Zimbabwe's lithium production, cementing Beijing's dominance over one of the country's most strategic mineral sectors even as a global price slump exposed the industry's vulnerability and led …

Published: 01 Jul 2026 at 09:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chinese lithium firms face growing scrutiny in Zimbabwe

Chinese mining companies operating in Zimbabwe are facing mounting scrutiny from government, labour unions, environmental groups and local communities amid growing concerns over labour practices, environmental damage and alleged mineral sm…

Published: 24 Jun 2026 at 19:46hrs | 1141 | by Staff reporter

China hails Zimbabwe's investment climate

China has commended Zimbabwe for maintaining what it described as an attractive, transparent and predictable business environment, as the two countries seek to deepen economic cooperation and expand investment across key sectors.The remark…

Published: 23 Jun 2026 at 09:56hrs | 638 | by Staff reporter

Maize, Soya prices hold firm as supplies tighten

Zimbabwe's grain and oilseed markets remain under pressure from tightening supplies, with strong demand for maize and soya beans continuing to outstrip available stocks and support elevated prices, according to the latest market update fro…

Published: 22 Jun 2026 at 09:35hrs | 838 | by Staff reporter

China-linked syndicates circle Zimbabwe's digital economy

Zimbabwe could become a new target for industrial-scale online fraud, human trafficking and money laundering networks as organised crime syndicates shift operations out of Southeast Asia, according to a new report by the Global Initiative …

Published: 22 Jun 2026 at 09:35hrs | | by Staff reporter

China hands over 300 boreholes to drought-hit Zimbabwe communities

China has handed over 300 boreholes drilled in drought-affected areas of Zimbabwe, providing clean water to more than 75,000 people and boosting rural livelihoods in some of the country's hardest-hit communities.Speaking at the handover ce…

Published: 12 Jun 2026 at 16:37hrs | 992 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe-China mineral partnership under scrutiny

Zimbabwe's vast mineral endowment has placed it at the centre of intensifying global competition for strategic resources, with growing demand for lithium, gold, platinum and chrome reshaping investment flows and geopolitical interest in th…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 08:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation

China will eliminate tariffs on imports from nearly all African countries starting Friday, extending a sweeping duty-free policy to 53 nations across the continent - with Eswatini the only exception due to its diplomatic ties with Taiwan.T…

Published: 02 May 2026 at 20:17hrs | 1248 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans stampede to learn Chinese language

INSIDE a classroom in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, the rhythmic sounds of Mandarin are punctuated by bursts of applause as a student finished singing a Chinese song, turning a routine lesson into a lively cultural moment.The activity a…

Published: 20 Apr 2026 at 14:01hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Chinese firms take over Zimbabwe's cement industry'

Chinese firms are rapidly consolidating their presence in Zimbabwe's cement sector, now accounting for the majority of players in the industry and reflecting a broader expansion of Beijing's influence across key economic sectors.According …

Published: 21 Mar 2026 at 12:10hrs | 873 | by Staff reporter

Embassy tells Chinese firms to follow Zimbabwe law

The Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe has urged its nationals and companies operating in the country to strictly comply with local laws and heighten risk awareness following Harare's decision to suspend exports of raw minerals and lithium concen…

Published: 21 Mar 2026 at 09:09hrs | 674 | by Staff reporter

British MP's husband arrested on suspicion of spying for China

A Labour MP has issued a public statement after her husband was arrested on suspicion of spying for China.One of the three men detained is David Taylor, the spouse of Joani Reid, the Member of Parliament for East Kilbride and Strathaven.In…

Published: 04 Mar 2026 at 15:36hrs | 954 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's ban causes lithium prices jump

China's lithium price surged on Thursday after Zimbabwe suspended all raw mineral exports, stoking fears of supply disruptions at a time when rising energy storage demand has already been fuelling a market rally, Reuters reported.The most …

Published: 26 Feb 2026 at 07:32hrs | 1448 | by Staff reporter

Young Zimbabweans turn to Chinese firms for expanded job opportunities

AS the job market remains competitive for fresh graduates, young Zimbabweans have expressed a growing interest in seeking career opportunities at Chinese firms, which have become a major source of employment in the southern African country…

Published: 23 Feb 2026 at 10:57hrs | 652 | by Staff reporter

China-Zimbabwe agricultural cooperation revitalizes rural village

ROWS of solar panels glisten under the midday sun, while pumps hum quietly, with clear groundwater flowing through pipelines into surrounding fields, where maize is already tasseling and sweet potatoes are bearing fruit.Zindi Village, loca…

Published: 15 Feb 2026 at 07:30hrs | | by Staff reporter

China deal scam unravels: Duo in court over US$27k ghost goods

Two men who allegedly masqueraded as experts in sourcing and shipping goods from China appeared in court on Wednesday after failing to deliver merchandise worth US$27 540 that had already been paid for.Wellington Mugodhi and Tapiwa Dhaura …

Published: 05 Feb 2026 at 06:37hrs | 865 | by Staff reporter

Xi Jinping sends message to Zimbabwe liberation war veterans

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a message to veterans of Zimbabwe's national liberation struggle, praising their sacrifices and reaffirming the long-standing friendship between China and Zimbabwe.In his letter, Xi acknowledg…

Published: 28 Jan 2026 at 17:32hrs | 1488 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe, China bolster strategic all-weather ties

THE long-standing "all-weather friendship" between China and Zimbabwe has evolved into a strategic partnership driving Zimbabwe toward its Vision 2030 goals.China remains Zimbabwe's top foreign investor, with 2025 investments projected at…

Published: 22 Jan 2026 at 15:36hrs | 947 | by Staff reporter

China vows to continue giving Zimbabwe a shoulder to lean on

The Zimbabwean government, through the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, and the Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe have reaffirmed their commitment to improving livelihoods through the signing of the China Aid U…

Published: 20 Dec 2025 at 13:26hrs | 652 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe set to be a regional power equipment hub

Zimbabwe is set to become a regional hub for power equipment manufacturing following Cabinet's approval of a public-private partnership (PPP) between ZESA Enterprises and Chinese firm Shanghai Jingdao Electric Company. The partnership will…

Published: 17 Dec 2025 at 21:07hrs | 1233 | by Staff reporter

Chinese business community donates necessities to disabled children in Zimbabwe

THE Chinese business community in Zimbabwe on Sunday donated a batch of daily necessities to disabled children in Epworth, a community southeast of Harare, Zimbabwe's capital.Song Zhuolin, chairman of the Hunan Business Association in Zimb…

Published: 15 Dec 2025 at 08:47hrs | 648 | by Staff reporter

500 new Chinese businesses registered in Zimbabwe this year alone

Close to 500 new Chinese businesses have been registered in Zimbabwe this year alone, with projected investments of about US$2,5 billion, further cementing China's position as the country's largest source of foreign direct investment.The f…

Published: 13 Dec 2025 at 12:54hrs | 899 | by Staff reporter

'Let us write a new chapter of China–Zimbabwe cooperation'

All of you present today have long been committed to and actively involved in the development of China–Zimbabwe and China–Africa relations. We gather here to explore the opportunities for China-Zimbabwe cooperation under China's 15th Five-…

Published: 08 Dec 2025 at 14:47hrs | 818 | by Ying Qiang

Mnangagwa's railway revamp deal balloons from US$533m to US$3bn

A major variance has emerged between Zimbabwe's earlier stated railway rehabilitation cost and the latest government figures, with a programme initially presented as a US$533 million investment now reflected in national policy documents as…

Published: 05 Dec 2025 at 15:50hrs | 1633 | by Staff reporter

China dominates Zimbabwe's lithium sector

China has solidified its position as the dominant player in Zimbabwe's burgeoning lithium industry, a new report by the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Organisation (ZELO) reveals, raising alarms over environmental, labour, and governance risks…

Published: 27 Nov 2025 at 16:24hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF delegation in China on 3-week exchange programme

Zanu-PF deputy secretary for security, Tendai Chirau, is leading a five-member delegation to China for a three-week international exchange workshop.The programme, organised by the International Department of the Communist Party of China Ce…

Published: 27 Nov 2025 at 07:53hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chinese president boycotts G20 in SA

Chinese President Xi Jinping will not be attending the upcoming G20 Leaders' Summit set to take place at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg on 22 and 23 Nov

Published: 13 Nov 2025 at 19:54hrs | 3418 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe seeks to boost tobacco value addition

ZIMBABWE, one of Africa's largest tobacco producers, aims to leverage its booming trade with China to increase tobacco production and promote value addition, a senior government official has said.Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, …

Published: 20 Oct 2025 at 07:17hrs | 1039 | 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 rar

Published: 10 Oct 2025 at 19:06hrs | | 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 06:55hrs | 429 | by Jonathan Moyo

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 15:18hrs | 438 | 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 19:28hrs | | by Dereck Goto

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 | | by Xi Jinping

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 | | by Mbongeni Nhliziyo

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 05:32hrs | | 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 | 577 | by Nomusa Garikai

Beyond Beijing's 'gift' to Zimbabwe

On November 23, 2022, the President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa gave the state of the nation address at the new iconographic parliament building that was designed, funded, built and "donated" by China to Zimbabwe.The new parliament bui…

Published: 04 Dec 2022 at 08:12hrs | 442 | by Gorden Moyo

Will he really 'face down' China?

The UK has a new prime ministerâ€¦ Today's world news is evidently dominated by a variety of interesting and illuminating stories, expectations,  theories, debates and analyses about Mr. Rishi Sunak, a former chancellor of the exchequ…

Published: 29 Oct 2022 at 10:25hrs | 383 | by Ndaba Sibanda

Chinese embassy response to ZCTU statement

THE Chinese embassy in Zimbabwe has noted the Press release by the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) on October 25. However it looks rather like a lame judgment in which there are only groundless accusations without any supporting f…

Published: 28 Oct 2022 at 05:28hrs | 470 | by Chinese embassy

China opposes sanctions for good reasons

One month after the Ukraine crisis broke out, China and an increasing number of like-minded nations, particularly developing countries, have voiced objection to unilateral sanctions by United States-led Western countries.The reasons are cl…

Published: 28 Mar 2022 at 05:42hrs | | by Zhang Yunbi

Western hegemony is nearing its end!

This article is reproduced from the public account: Guo Rong (ID: xuu5336)Recently, at an internal meeting, a certain President made a general analysis of the current international situation. He sighed: "Western hegemony is nearing its end…

Published: 11 Mar 2022 at 06:13hrs | 501 | by President

Setting the record straight

I AM an avid reader of NewsDay and NewsDay Weekender as they appear online and in print, and take the time and pleasure every day to be informed about the happenings locally, regionally and globally. I also read other titles from your Alph…

Published: 10 Feb 2022 at 08:02hrs | 450 | by Spokesperson, Embassy of the Peopleâ€™s Republic of China in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe, Africa benefit from China's Health Silk Road

LAST week, China announced that it will give Zimbabwe 10 million doses of Covid-19, as part of the 1 billion doses pledged by Beijing to African countries at last year's Forum on China-Africa Co-operation (FOCAC) meeting in Senegal.Just re…

Published: 16 Jan 2022 at 08:50hrs | 408 | by Albert Chavhunduka

China remains a strategic partner for Zimbabwe

MY mission from His Excellency President Mnangagwa upon deployment as Ambassador in 2019 was to deepen the levels of co-operation in all respects between the People's Republic of China (PRC) and Zimbabwe.President Mnangagwa highlighted tha…

Published: 05 Dec 2021 at 06:10hrs | 464 | by Ambassador Martin Chedondo

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