AS AFRICAN economies expand and trade volumes increase, governments are under growing pressure to modernise ageing transport systems that have struggled to keep pace with demand. For landlocked countries in particular, efficient rail networks are seen as critical to lowering transport costs, easing pressure on roads and connecting mines, farms and industries to regional poTransport…
Staff writer in Beijing AS ZIMBABWE searches for new engines of growth, an opportunity is emerging thousands of kilometres away in China’s bustling online marketplaces, where millions of consumers buy everything from fresh produce to luxury goods with the click of a button. For Zimbabwean businesses, the question is no longer whether China offers opportunities,…
Almot Maqolo in Beijing THE BRICS-backed New Development Bank (NDB) approved nearly US$43 billion in financing for infrastructure and sustainable development projects by March 2026. China’s State Council Information Office…
CHINA imported about US$12 million worth of macadamia nuts from Zimbabwe in 2025, reflecting a surge in agricultural trade between the two countries. Of late, local companies that produce macadamia…
A NEW direct shipping route between northern China and South Africa is being hailed as a major boost for trade between Asia and Africa, promising faster deliveries, lower logistics costs and stronger economic links across the continent. For Zimbabwe, a landlocked country heavily dependent on regional ports for international commerce, economists and business leaders say…
…as Zim launches women-led manufacturing association CHINA has moved to anchor the success of Zimbabwean female industrialists, with ambassador Zhou Ding pledging targeted technical and financial cooperation to ensure women…
ZIMBABWE’S prospects in the Chinese market are improving under a new zero-tariff regime, but attention is now shifting from access to execution, with officials warning that capacity, infrastructure and standards will determine the outcome. China’s longstanding zero-tariff policy for African nations is poised to strengthen economic collaboration, increase trade and support shared development. This move…
ZIMBABWE’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are failing to utilise trade remedy safeguards against unfair imports due to low awareness and participation, the Competition and Tariff Commission (CTC) has said. Zimbabwe’s long-marginalised SME sector is beginning to receive infrastructural attention that reflects its importance to the economy. SMEs account for up to 60 percent of…
WHEN China started removing tariffs on nearly all goods from 53 African nations at the beginning of this month, Zimbabwean exporters received what appears to be a golden opportunity. But…
ZIMBABWE’S textile and clothing industry, once a major employer, has seen capacity utilisation fall below 30 percent in some segments, as the competition watchdog proposes phased local content increases to revive the value chain. Competition and Tariff Commission (CTC) spokesperson Prosper Ziyadhuma said the sector’s decline since the 2000s has been driven by outdated machinery,…
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