Zimbabwe 2015

An all-weather friend in Africa

Zimbabwe

An all-weather friend in Africa

President Xi’s historic visit to Zimbabwe marks a breakthrough in the strengthening of ties.

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An all-weather friend in Africa

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An all-weather friend in Africa

President Xi’s historic visit to Zimbabwe marks a breakthrough in the strengthening of ties.
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An all-weather friend in Africa

Diplomacy

An all-weather friend in Africa

President Xi’s historic visit to Zimbabwe marks a breakthrough in the strengthening of ties.

An all-weather friend in Africa

Diplomacy

An all-weather friend in Africa

President Xi’s historic visit to Zimbabwe marks a breakthrough in the strengthening of ties.

“CBZ will change the way banking is done.”

Finance

“CBZ will change the way banking is done.”

NEVER NYEMUDZO

CEO of CBZ

“Zimbabwe is open for business.”

Economy

“Zimbabwe is open for business.”

PATRICK CHINAMASA

Minister of Finance

Succession plans needed to build stability

Economy

Succession plans needed to build stability

“Mobile penetration has grown by  over 90 percent.”

Telecom & IT

“Mobile penetration has grown by over 90 percent.”

SUPA MANDIWANZIRA

Minister of ICT

“Zimbabwe is proud to welcome President XI on this historic visit”

Diplomacy

“Zimbabwe is proud to welcome President XI on this historic visit”

PAUL CHIKAWA

Zimbabwe Ambassador to China

“With SADC and AU, we have been leading the African agenda”

Diplomacy

“With SADC and AU, we have been leading the African agenda”

SIMBARASHE MUMBENGEGWI

Minister of Foreign Affairs

Chinese mega-deals to expand infrastructure

Real Estate & Construction

Chinese mega-deals to expand infrastructure

Chinese investments are funding vital improvements of key infrastructure throughout Zimbabwe.

Easy visas for Chinese tourists

Tourism

Easy visas for Chinese tourists

Tourism industry aims for greater numbers in regional packages

“We are looking to partner with a Chinese bank.”

Finance

“We are looking to partner with a Chinese bank.”

RONALD MUTANDAGAYI

Group CEO of ZB Financial Holdings

“We shifted to mass banking.”

Finance

“We shifted to mass banking.”

BENEFIT WASHAYA

CEO of NMBZ

“We find new ways to stabilize revenue.”

Finance

“We find new ways to stabilize revenue.”

GERSHEM PASI

Commissioner General of ZIMRA

“The energy market is set to spark into life.”

Energy

“The energy market is set to spark into life.”

ELIAB CHIKWENHERE

Group Financial Director of ZESA Holdings

“Electricity available for every household.”

Energy

“Electricity available for every household.”

SAMUEL UNDENGE

Minister of Energy and Power Development

In every crisis lies an opportunity

Economy

In every crisis lies an opportunity

Zimbabwe’s economy has yet to match neighboring growth rates but early investors are already set to reap the future rewards

Liquidity crunch tightens as markets look East for cash injection

Finance

Liquidity crunch tightens as markets look East for cash injection

While the country takes actions to fight inflation and strengthen its banks, chinese loans plug the shortage of cash

Luxury to be found in depths of the wilderness

Tourism

Luxury to be found in depths of the wilderness

Find the big five in Zimbabwe’s ten national parks

The road to economic revival

Economy

The road to economic revival

Landlocked in the middle of southern africa’s trade routes, zimbabwe’s road and rail network needs an urgent overhaul

Respected in Africa regardless of Western hostility

Diplomacy

Respected in Africa regardless of Western hostility

Zimbabwe is a key regional player in Africa and a friendly nation to China

Indigenization law to only apply to one sector

Economy

Indigenization law to only apply to one sector

End of one-size-fits-all indigenization law as majority acquisitions pass

Investments to tackle power deficit

Energy

Investments to tackle power deficit

Chinese finance is set to transform Zimbabwe’s power capacity igniting future economic growth

“A mix of energy sources to power Zimbabwe.”

Energy

“A mix of energy sources to power Zimbabwe.”

NOAH F. GWARIRO

Managing Director of Zimbabwe Power Corporation

Digital infrastructure to boost economy

Telecom & IT

Digital infrastructure to boost economy

Netone’s high-speed mobile services set to connect nation

“At the heart of Southern African Power Pool.”

Energy

“At the heart of Southern African Power Pool.”

JULIAN CHINEMBIRI

Managing Director of ZETDC