President Mnangagwa Pushes Rail and ICT Deals in Beijing

Nduduzo Tshuma in Beijing, China

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa this morning held high-level meetings with two major Chinese corporations in Beijing as Zimbabwe moves to accelerate infrastructure modernisation and digital transformation under its economic diplomacy agenda.

The President first met with top executives from China Railway International Group (CRIG), a subsidiary of China Railway Engineering Corporation (CREC), to advance discussions on the long-awaited rehabilitation of the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ).

In his second engagement, President Mnangagwa met with senior officials from global telecommunications giant Huawei. The discussions focused on Zimbabwe’s digital future, including expanding investment in ICT talent, strengthening infrastructure, and introducing advanced technologies into the country.

Huawei Technologies Zimbabwe managing director Mr Yang Shengwan reaffirmed the company’s commitment to Zimbabwe, saying the firm had been present in the country for 26 years and was determined to continue playing a central role in its digitalisation agenda.
Later in the day, President Mnangagwa is expected to visit the Zimbabwen Embassy.