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Chinese dancers welcome Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa ahead of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing. Photo: EPA

How China is sharing its development and governance experience with Africa

The world’s second largest economy is bringing its insights to the continent as part of a joint pursuit of modernisation.

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China offers Africa US$51 billion in fresh funding

China to open markets to African countries, Xi says – FOCAC as it happened

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China agrees to major Africa funding deals as Beijing hosts continent’s leaders

Agreements on infrastructure, railways, energy and minerals top forum’s first day as Xi urges African support for China at UN, G20, Brics.

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This year’s FOCAC summit in Beijing is the largest African leaders’ gathering in the Chinese capital in years. Photo: Xinhua

Avocados and honey imports a sign of China-Africa agricultural engagement

Agricultural cooperation expected to be high on the agenda when Beijing hosts the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit next week.

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Africa’s trade deficit shrinks as exports to China surge – but it may not last

Resource-rich African countries have enjoyed an increase in exports to China this year, while imports from China fell.

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Zimbabwe launches hearings over Mugabe-era massacre

President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Sunday launched a long-awaited process of reconciliation over 1980s massacres by government troops.

Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Photo: AFP

Chinese-built Zimbabwe steel plant fires up its furnace as it begins production

African country is putting high hopes on a newly operational steel plant to turn its economic fortunes around.

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Zimbabwe wants ‘haircuts’ from creditors, but China unlikely to shave off debt

As the African nation tries to solve its disastrous financial crisis, it has asked for help from its creditors.

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‘White gold’ mines in Africa bear fruit after decades of Chinese investment

New Zimbabwe processing plants help create lithium supply chains for Beijing as other markets tighten.

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Kamativi mine in Zimbabwe has been developed to process lithium as part of China’s bid to expand mineral supply in Africa. Photo: X/@ZANUPF_Official

Zimbabwe’s gold-backed ZiG is the world’s newest currency

Out with the Zimbabwe dollar, in with the ZiG. Zimbabwe on Tuesday started circulating a new currency to replace one that has been battered by depreciation and often outright rejection by the people.

A woman holds the new Zimbabwean banknotes and coins called the ZiG. Photo: AP

Hong Kong’s cricketers fighting for funding and interest as well as cup glory

City’s team fighting to raise profile of the sport locally and attract investment by performing well at the ACC Premier Cup in Oman.

Zimbabwe declares drought disaster as El Nino leaves millions hungry

Zimbabwe’s declaration follows similar actions by neighbouring Zambia and Malawi, where drought linked to the El Nino weather phenomenon has scorched crops.

AI paints bleak pictures of famous landmarks under climate change

Hypothetical images generated by a start-up using Midjourney show visible damage on some of the world’s most recognisable monuments to raise awareness

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British start-up has used generative AI tool Midjourney to generate images showing how climate change could affect the world’s most well-known monuments. Photo: Handout

Namibia president and anti-apartheid activist Hage Geingob dies age 82

Geingob maintained close ties with the US and other Western countries but also forged a warm relationship with China. He had been receiving treatment for cancer.

Namibia’s President Hage Geingob died on Sunday. Photo: AFP

China gives Zimbabwe military equipment worth US$28 million to modernise forces

Beijing is key ally of Harare, which has faced sanctions from the West, while China sees the African country as strategic location for spreading influence.

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North Korea may recall ambassador to Switzerland by year-end

Sources say ambassador Han Tae-song may have been involved in the illegal trade of elephant tusks and rhino horns through deals in four African countries.

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Zimbabwe opposition claims victory, contesting president’s re-election

Zimbabwe’s opposition leader Nelson Chamisa contested the official re-election of President Emmerson Mnangagwa and claimed victory in an election which international observers said fell short of democratic standards.

An election poster of Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Harare, Zimbabwe. Photo: EPA-EFE

Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa wins second term in disputed vote

Mnangagwa, who was widely expected to secure re-election, won more than 52 per cent of the vote, beating his main challenger Nelson Chamisa. A spokesman for Chamisa’s party said the final tally was false.

Zimbabwe police arrest 41 election monitors as votes are counted

Those arrested were working with two accredited monitoring organisations. A police spokesman accused the monitors of being involved in ‘subversive and criminal activities’ as part of an opposition plan to fabricate the results.

High-stakes Zimbabwe vote extended in wards hit by delays

Long delays marred the start of balloting in key districts and sparked accusations of voter suppression

Zimbabweans wait in a line to cast their votes in the 2023 general election in Epworth, Harare on Wednesday. Photo: EPA-EFE

Zimbabweans vote in tense election as president seeks new term

President Emmerson Mnangagwa, 80, who came to power after a coup that deposed late ruler Robert Mugabe in 2017, is seeking re-election.

The face of President Emmerson Mnangagwa is pictured on a man’s shirt. Mnangagwa is seeking a second term. Photo: Reuters

Zimbabwe election nears, integrity of contest called in to question

The government has ‘weaponised the law’ and used nonviolent coercion to intimidate people into supporting it, political experts say.

Africa’s minerals giants aim for bigger bucks in China-West resources race

Having more of the supply chain in your country creates jobs and tax revenue but capital, legal certainty and technical talent are needed, says analyst.

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Zimbabwe citrus firms gain access to China’s massive fresh food market

China lists 11 registered Zimbabwean citrus orchards and 6 citrus packing houses to export citrus to China, which may help bridge a gap in the Chinese market over summer

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A group of Zimbabwean citrus growers and distributors has been granted access to export fresh fruit to China. EPA-EFE

The View | How chasing the sugar rush of monetary infusions gave us high inflation

The world’s economic leaders are responsible for this biggest misstep in our recent economic history. The authorities blame rising food and oil prices or war – when the real cause is poor monetary and fiscal policymaking.

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Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell leaves after a news conference at the central bank in Washington on March 22. Photo: AFP

As I See It | Lunar New Year wishes to China by countries shows its growing influence

This relatively new diplomatic custom of world leaders extending Lunar New Year greetings only came into existence in the last 15 years, as Chinese state media started making their global presence felt.

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Export ban means Chinese firms will have to build lithium plants in Zimbabwe

Harare has barred exports of the metal – used in electric-vehicle batteries – in its raw form as part of efforts to have it processed locally.

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The latest news, analysis and opinion on Zimbabwe. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
Capital
Harare
Head of State
President Emmerson Mnangagwa
Head of Government
President Emmerson Mnangagwa
last updated:
25 September, 2024
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