adminDenver’s return splits DeMbare
DENVER MUKAMBA’S return to Dynamos from a short-lived loan spell at CAPS United could turn out to be a non-event amid indications coach Lloyd Mutasa is not yet ready to take the player back into the team.
Jive Zimbabwe gears up for One Big Party
One Big Party organisers, Jive Zimbabwe, have promised a memorable event at the upcoming edition that will be headlined by Jah Prayzah.
Zanu-PF leading by example, says SB Moyo
Andile Tshuma, Chronicle Reporter ZANU-PF Mberengwa Senatorial candidate Dr Sibusiso Moyo yesterday said the ruling party was leading by example in the conduct of mature politics by ignoring taunts and…
Zimbabwe characterised by too much freedom, diplomats declare
Felex Share in Harare/Andile Tshuma in Bulawayo THE pre-election environment has been characterised by “too much” freedom and some opposition parties are now abusing that liberty, diplomats said yesterday.
Police to deploy 71 000 officers during polls
Innocent Ruwende, Harare Bureau THE Zimbabwe Republic Police will deploy 71 000 officers for the country’s harmonised elections and has put measures in place to ensure that the elections take…
Unki Mine H1 output up nine percent
Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business Reporter ANGLO American-owned Unki Platinum Mine has increased output by nine percent to 92 600 ounces in the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to…
Chinese leader in South Africa for state visit
PRETORIA. — South Africa rolled out the red carpet for Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday evening as he started his third state visit to the “rainbow nation” with the aim of boosting bilateral friendly relations and cooperation.
President Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, were greeted by high-ranking South African government officials at the airport.
This state visit is the first of its kind South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has hosted since he took office in February this year.
The two leaders were to hold talks in Pretoria to draw a new blueprint for further developing bilateral relations, and attend celebrations marking the 20th anniversary of their countries’ diplomatic relations.
Upon arrival, President Xi said that in the past 20 years, China-South Africa relations have developed in an all-round and in-depth way, leaping from a partnership to a strategic partnership and then to a comprehensive strategic partnership.
The two countries have witnessed increasing political mutual trust, practical cooperation, people-to-people exchanges and strategic coordination, President Xi said.
At present, China is South Africa’s largest trading partner and South Africa is China’s largest trading partner in Africa, according to Chinese official statistics.
“I look forward to having an in-depth exchange of views with President Ramaphosa on bilateral relations, the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, as well as international and regional issues of common concern, so as to jointly elevate China-South Africa relations to a new high in the new era and bring greater benefits to our two peoples,” he said.
President Xi is also scheduled to attend the 10th BRICS summit in Johannesburg on July 25-27. It will be the sixth consecutive time for the Chinese president to attend such meetings.
BRICS gathers the world’s five major emerging economies — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
“I hope to discuss cooperation and development with the leaders of other BRICS members, African countries, and other emerging-market countries and developing countries, in order to lift the solidarity and cooperation between developing countries to a new level and make greater contributions to promoting world peace and development,” President Xi said.
President Xi will attend the BRICS Business Forum, leaders’ meetings, and an informal meeting to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the BRICS summit mechanism. He will also hold bilateral meetings with leaders of other countries on the sidelines of the summit.
South Africa is the fourth stop of President Xi’s five-nation Middle East and Africa tour, which has taken him to the United Arab Emirates, Senegal and Rwanda. He will also visit Mauritius during a stopover.
When President Xi left Rwanda for South Africa earlier in the day, Rwandan President Paul Kagame held a grand ceremony to see him off at the airport, with colourfully dressed Rwandans putting on traditional drumming and dancing performances and a military band playing national anthems.
Speaking highly of the important achievements Rwanda has made in national reconciliation and reconstruction, President Xi wished the African country greater development.
“I am grateful for your hospitality and my visit to Rwanda is a great success,” President Xi told President Kagame, adding that both the Chinese and Rwandan people value peace and China stands ready to work with Rwanda to create a better life for their people.
President Kagame said he felt honoured to host President Xi for the state visit, whose fruitful outcomes have further consolidated the foundation of bilateral ties.
Rwanda is willing to strengthen high-level exchanges with China to further boost bilateral friendly and cooperative ties, he added. – Xinhua
PRETORIA. — South Africa rolled out the red carpet for Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday evening as he started his third state visit to the “rainbow nation” with the aim of boosting bilateral friendly relations and cooperation.
President Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, were greeted by high-ranking South African government officials at the airport.
This state visit is the first of its kind South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has hosted since he took office in February this year.
The two leaders were to hold talks in Pretoria to draw a new blueprint for further developing bilateral relations, and attend celebrations marking the 20th anniversary of their countries’ diplomatic relations.
Upon arrival, President Xi said that in the past 20 years, China-South Africa relations have developed in an all-round and in-depth way, leaping from a partnership to a strategic partnership and then to a comprehensive strategic partnership.
The two countries have witnessed increasing political mutual trust, practical cooperation, people-to-people exchanges and strategic coordination, President Xi said.
At present, China is South Africa’s largest trading partner and South Africa is China’s largest trading partner in Africa, according to Chinese official statistics.
“I look forward to having an in-depth exchange of views with President Ramaphosa on bilateral relations, the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, as well as international and regional issues of common concern, so as to jointly elevate China-South Africa relations to a new high in the new era and bring greater benefits to our two peoples,” he said.
President Xi is also scheduled to attend the 10th BRICS summit in Johannesburg on July 25-27. It will be the sixth consecutive time for the Chinese president to attend such meetings.
BRICS gathers the world’s five major emerging economies — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
“I hope to discuss cooperation and development with the leaders of other BRICS members, African countries, and other emerging-market countries and developing countries, in order to lift the solidarity and cooperation between developing countries to a new level and make greater contributions to promoting world peace and development,” President Xi said.
President Xi will attend the BRICS Business Forum, leaders’ meetings, and an informal meeting to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the BRICS summit mechanism. He will also hold bilateral meetings with leaders of other countries on the sidelines of the summit.
South Africa is the fourth stop of President Xi’s five-nation Middle East and Africa tour, which has taken him to the United Arab Emirates, Senegal and Rwanda. He will also visit Mauritius during a stopover.
When President Xi left Rwanda for South Africa earlier in the day, Rwandan President Paul Kagame held a grand ceremony to see him off at the airport, with colourfully dressed Rwandans putting on traditional drumming and dancing performances and a military band playing national anthems.
Speaking highly of the important achievements Rwanda has made in national reconciliation and reconstruction, President Xi wished the African country greater development.
“I am grateful for your hospitality and my visit to Rwanda is a great success,” President Xi told President Kagame, adding that both the Chinese and Rwandan people value peace and China stands ready to work with Rwanda to create a better life for their people.
President Kagame said he felt honoured to host President Xi for the state visit, whose fruitful outcomes have further consolidated the foundation of bilateral ties.
Rwanda is willing to strengthen high-level exchanges with China to further boost bilateral friendly and cooperative ties, he added. – Xinhua
Aspiring MP commissions bridge construction
Itai Mazire Mash East Murehwa North Zanu-PF National Assembly candidate Cde Daniel Garwe yesterday commissioned the construction of a bridge in the constituency which will cost at least $200 000…
Team Zim on track at youth games
Harare Bureau CHEF de mission for Team Zimbabwe at the ongoing African Youth Games in Algiers, Algeria, Sebastian Garikai, says they are on track after the rowing team picked four…
NetOne bail out Melissa Mwanza
Sports Reporter NETONE have answered Melissa Mwanza’s plea for help to participate at the national basketball global arena by availing $3 000 towards her training and camping expenses in South…