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Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated Zimbabwe’s President-elect Emmerson Mnangagwa following his announced victory in the Hamornised Elections held last week.
In a statement published by Belarusian State-owned publication <a href="https://eng.belta.by/president/view/lukashenko-congratulates-emmerson-mnangagwa-on-winning-re-election-161317-2023/">BelTA</a>, Lukashenko said under Mnangagwa’s leadership, Zimbabwe will continue on a development trajectory. He said:
<blockquote>
The electoral campaign has once again demonstrated the triumph of people’s justice in Zimbabwe.
The voting results have shown significant public support for the Vision 2023 strategy and its outcomes that were achieved thanks to you and your government despite the difficult foreign policy conditions.
Under your leadership, the country will certainly continue to gradually build up its economic, industrial, scientific and cultural potential, and strengthen its position in the international arena.
It is gratifying to see that Belarus-Zimbabwe cooperation remains on a solid footing.
This was reaffirmed during our meeting in Harare in January and during numerous visits of government delegations that took place afterwards.
Belarus will make every effort to advance the traditionally friendly and trust-based relations between Minsk and Harare to the level of strategic partnership.
</blockquote>
Lukashenko wished Mnangagwa good health and success in his responsible work, and the people of Zimbabwe – peace and prosperity.
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Belarusian President, Aleksandr Lukashenko Congratulates Mnangagwa On Winning Re-election

First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa has invited a Belarusian company that produces baby food, to consider expanding its operations to Zimbabwe.
Mnangagwa, who has been leading a delegation to Belarus that consists of her twin sons, Collins and Sean, visited the company, Bellakt.
Her visit to Belarus follows a similar visit by the country’s president Alexander Lukashenko to Harare in February.
Speaking in an interview with Belarus State-owned paper, BelTA, Mnangagwa said the expansion of Bellakt’s operations to Zimbabwe will also help other countries in the Southern African region. She said:
<blockquote>
I am very glad I have visited the company. We learned that the company produces baby food for children from 0 to 3 years old.
We want to establish cooperation with the company to consider the expansion of its production, and launch its production in Zimbabwe. This would contribute to the development of our country.
Zimbabwe is located in the center of the Southern African region. The countries around us could also benefit from such cooperation.
Both mothers and women in our country would also welcome such cooperation.
It is very important when a child’s health can be ensured from the earliest days.
</blockquote>
Grodno Oblast Governor Vladimir Karanik said Bellakt has enough capacity to meet Zimbabwe’s baby food requirements. Said Karanik:
<blockquote>
We discussed various options for cooperation between Grodno Oblast and Zimbabwe.
Mrs. Auxillia Mnangagwa pays a lot of attention to the health of women and the organization of children’s health.
This means good nutrition and access to medical care. Therefore, the production of baby food is, probably, one of the priorities of her visit.
We can fully satisfy Zimbabwe’s needs for baby food. The capacities of Bellakt are enough for that.
Given the geographical location of Zimbabwe and active interaction with its neighbours, it is proposed to consider the possibility of joint production, which will cover not only the needs of Zimbabwe but also other African countries.
</blockquote>
He said Bellakt plans to take part in the upcoming Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF).
Karanik said the exhibition will help the Belarusian company to continue the negotiations on the possibility of expanding to Zimbabwe.
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Belarusian Infant Formula Manufacturing Company Plans To Expand To Zimbabwe

Harare West MP, Joanah Mamombe (MDC Alliance) says First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa and her two sons, Collins and Sean are not government officials and therefore, have no right to conduct government business with foreigners.
This comes after pictures of the First Lady and her sons in the company of controversial businessman, Aleksander Zingman, meeting Belarusian Foreign Affairs minister Sergei Aleinik were posted on the Information Ministry’s social media pages last Friday.
Mnangagwa and her entourage last week reportedly chartered a private plane, a Gulfstream G550, to Belarus.
Media reports from Belarus indicate that Mnangagwa met with President Aleksandr Lukashenko to discuss government business.
Under Zimbabwean law, first ladies do not hold official government positions.
Posting on Twitter, Mamombe, who is a member of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party led by Nelson Chamisa but was elected Harare West MP on an MDC Alliance ticket in 2018, said Zimbabwe’s future is being mortgaged in plain sight to benefit a few elites. She said:
<blockquote>
Auxillia and Sons (Pvt) LTD, are they government officials?
There is no minister in sight during those discussions which were called, “Deepening Bilateral relations”, by state media.
It is the First Lady and her sons doing govt business, in what capacity? To whose benefit?
The nation is being mortgaged in plain sight. The future of Zimbabwe is mortgaged for the benefit of an elite few.
</blockquote>
Meanwhile, Team Pachedu has urged Parliament to investigate the agreements that were signed between Mnangagwa and Belarusian officials. They wrote:
<blockquote>
Grace Mugabe never crossed this line. Auxillia Mnangagwa does not have the constitutional mandate to sign foreign agreements on behalf of Zimbabweans, or in the name of Zimbabwe. Parliament must probe this Belarus scandal!
</blockquote>
Ali Naka wrote:
<blockquote>
In what Capacity is Auxillia Mnangagwa meeting Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko? Is she now the Deputy President #GoldMafia
</blockquote>
When <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200010059/auxillia-belarus-trip-raises-eyebrows">NewsDay</a> contacted Presidential communications secretary Regis Chikowore for a comment, he said he could not comment on matters involving the First Lady.
When presidential spokesperson George Charamba was asked whether the First Lady’s Belarus visit was official or private, he kept saying: “Hello, hello, hello”.
Foreign Affairs ministry spokesperson Livit Mugejo also referred all questions to the First Lady’s office.
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"Auxillia And Sons (Pvt) LTD", Mamombe Says Zimbabwe's Future Is Being Mortgaged

First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa last week reportedly chartered a private plane to Belarus with her twin sons, Collins and Sean.
<a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200010059/auxillia-belarus-trip-raises-eyebrows">NewsDay</a> reported that Mnangagwa and her entourage hired a Gulfstream G550, whose average hourly rental rate is around US$10 900.
It takes an average of 10 hours to travel from Harare to Minsk, the Belarusian capital and this means a one-way trip costs US$109 000.
Media reports from Belarus indicate that Mnangagwa met with President Aleksandr Lukashenko to discuss government business.
Under Zimbabwean law, first ladies do not hold official government positions.
It is not yet clear under what arrangement Auxillia is conducting business on behalf of the State.
On Tuesday, pictures emerged of her engaged in a meeting with Lukashenko and his aides.
Pictures of the First Lady and her sons in the company of controversial businessman, Aleksander Zingman, meeting Belarusian Foreign Affairs minister Sergei Aleinik were posted on the Information Ministry’s social media pages last Friday.
Zingman was appointed honourary consul for Zimbabwe by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in 2019.
Presidential communications secretary Regis Chikowore told NewsDay that he could not comment on matters involving the First Lady.
When presidential spokesperson George Charamba was asked whether the First Lady’s Belarus visit was official or private, he kept saying: “Hello, hello, hello”.
Foreign Affairs ministry spokesperson Livit Mugejo also referred all questions to the First Lady’s office.
Addressing the media in the Belarusian capital, Minsk on 11 April 2023 after meeting Lukashenko, Mnangagwa said there were no topics deemed off-limits during the meeting. She said:
<blockquote>
We had a wonderful meeting with Mr. President. There were no closed topics between us. I felt absolutely at home. We discussed absolutely everything.
I can see now that our cooperation will move forward. He [the Belarusian president] has one important thing that we have, too. He is able and willing to work hard.
… I saw the care he takes for his country and his people. We saw how they take care of the children in hospitals.
That is why I told him: “Mr. President, let me tell you that you are not only a father – you are also a mother to your country.”
</blockquote>
Unusually, she did not travel with journalists from the State media.
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Auxillia Mnangagwa's Trip To Belarus On A Chartered Plane Raises Eyebrows

The First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa addressed the media in the Belarusian capital, Minsk on 11 April 2023 after meeting President Aleksandr Lukashenko.
Mnangagwa, who is on a week-long visit to the East European country, said there were no topics deemed off-limits during her meeting with Lukashenko.
<a href="https://eng.belta.by/president/view/first-lady-of-zimbabwe-comments-on-talks-with-lukashenko-157996-2023/">BelTA</a> reported that Mnangagwa told the media that they “discussed absolutely everything.” She said:
<blockquote>
We had a wonderful meeting with Mr. President. There were no closed topics between us. I felt absolutely at home. We discussed absolutely everything.
I can see now that our cooperation will move forward. He [the Belarusian president] has one important thing that we have, too. He is able and willing to work hard.
… I saw the care he takes for his country and his people. We saw how they take care of the children in hospitals. 
That is why I told him: “Mr. President, let me tell you that you are not only a father – you are also a mother to your country.”
</blockquote>
The parties discussed exchange programmes and opportunities for Zimbabwean specialists to study at Belarusian universities in the professions that are in demand in Zimbabwe.
She said they discussed cooperation in various areas which included medicine, agriculture, and the mining industry, each of which affects the quality of people’s lives.
During her one-week stay in Belarus, Mnangagwa visited a number of enterprises and organizations of the Healthcare Ministry and the Belarusian infant nutrition company Bellakt in the Grodno Region.
She also held meetings at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Belarusian Women’s Union and visited the Khatyn Memorial complex.
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Auxillia Mnangagwa Comments On Talks With President Lukashenko

First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa met Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko in Minsk on 11 April 2023.
According to <a href="https://eng.belta.by/president/view/lukashenko-meets-with-first-lady-of-zimbabwe-157992-2023/">BelTA</a>, Lukashenko said that Mnangagwa asked for help in establishing a system similar to the Belarusian one in the area of maternity services, help for children, especially newborns, and child nutrition. Lukashenko was quoted as saying:
<blockquote>
Dear Mrs. Auxillia Mnangagwa, as we agreed with the president, you are in Belarus today on a very important visit.
I am fulfilling the request of my friend President Emmerson so that the technologies that are in demand in Zimbabwe are in your country.
We are ready to help you implement several projects at the request of your country and your president to build high-tech enterprises. First of all, this concerns humanitarian activities.
In short, women and children are the priority, and Emmerson told me this many times during my visit to your country.
</blockquote>
Lukashenko said during his engagements with Mnangagwa or a recent State visit to Zimbabwe, they agreed that there was a need for a responsible person from Zimbabwe to oversee the implementation of the relevant programmes. He said:
<blockquote>
Frankly speaking, I told him that this responsible person should be you.
</blockquote>
Lukashenko said during her visit to Belarus, Mnangagwa got familiar with the opportunities available in the country. Said Lukashenko:
<blockquote>
The doors were open everywhere. So you are welcome to choose and decide, and we will start to act.
</blockquote>
Mnangagwa is on a visit to Belarus following the agreements on cooperation in humanitarian affairs reached by the two heads of state.
During her one-week stay in Belarus, Mnangagwa visited a number of enterprises and organizations of the Healthcare Ministry and the Belarusian infant nutrition company Bellakt in the Grodno Region.
She also held meetings at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Belarusian Women’s Union and visited the Khatyn Memorial complex.
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Auxillia Mnangagwa Meets Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko In Minsk

Zimbabwe’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Frederick_Shava">Frederick Shava</a>, has said Zimbabwe will appoint an ambassador to Belarus in the coming months.
He made the remarks after meeting Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko in Minsk on March 28, according to <a href="https://eng.belta.by/politics/view/zimbabwe-to-appoint-ambassador-to-belarus-in-coming-months-157635-2023/">BelTA</a>.
The Zimbabwe delegation headed by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Frederick Shava is in Belarus on an official visit.
When journalists asked when Zimbabwe will name an ambassador to Belarus, Frederick Shava said:
<blockquote>
Belarus already runs an embassy in Zimbabwe. Based on the principles of reciprocity, Zimbabwe has recently opened its embassy in Minsk. We have already discussed the interior works in the premises where the embassy is located. And this will be done as quickly as possible. Only after that an ambassador will be appointed. This will not be long in coming, within the next few months.
</blockquote>
Zimbabwe and Belarus have maintained diplomatic relations since Zimbabwe gained independence in 1980. The two countries have signed several bilateral agreements in various areas, including trade, agriculture, education, and culture.
In 2018, Zimbabwe and Belarus signed a series of agreements during a visit by Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa to Belarus. The agreements covered areas such as education, health, and agriculture, with Belarus pledging to provide Zimbabwe with agricultural machinery and equipment.
Additionally, in 2019, Zimbabwe and Belarus signed a memorandum of understanding on industrial cooperation aimed at boosting economic ties between the two countries. 
However, the relationship between the two countries has also faced criticism. Zimbabwe has been accused of human rights abuses and undemocratic practices, and Belarus has been criticized for its authoritarian regime and human rights violations. These issues have led to criticism of the close relationship between the two countries, particularly by Western countries.
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Zimbabwe To Appoint Ambassador To Belarus

President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his Belarusian counterpart Aleksandr Lukashenko discussed defence and security issues besides the business contracts that were reportedly signed by officials from the two countries.
Lukashenko visited the United Arab Emirates, had a state visit to Zimbabwe, and then returned to the UAE.
Press secretary of the Belarusian head of state Natalya Eismont shared previously unknown details of the meetings and negotiations between Lukashenko and Mnangagwa. Said Eismont, as quoted by <a href="https://eng.belta.by/president/view/press-secretary-shares-new-details-of-lukashenkos-foreign-tour-156483-2023/">Belta</a>:
<blockquote>
With regard to Zimbabwe, I mean the things that have not been made public: these were defense and security issues. The journalists, who worked with us, were present at the reception, too. This was a very special event.
Different countries have their own traditions. In general, a reception is an informal communication, a cultural part of the visit. It is a special, more relaxed moment. Here it was quite different.
There is a tradition in Zimbabwe for heads of state to give speeches at the reception and to dwell on the results.
Our president made a very serious speech, which was heard, including by journalists. He touched upon these issues there. I mean defense and security issues. These issues were discussed in detail.
</blockquote>

"Mnangagwa, Lukashenko Discussed Defence And Security Issues"

One of the main beneficiaries of a slew of business agreements recently struck between Zimbabwe and Belarus is Aftrade, a business headed by infamous Belarusian tycoon <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Alexander_Zingman">Alexander Zingman.</a>
Alexander Zingman was made Honourary Consul of Zimbabwe to the Republic of Belarus in January 2019.
Aftrade has obtained contracts to develop grain storage facilities, supply tractors and harvesters to the government, and secure equipment deals in the mining and logging industries thanks to the visit of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko to Zimbabwe.
Four years ago, Zimbabwe announced that it needed 40 000 tractors, at a time when only 9000 were available to work Zimbabwe’s 4 130 000ha of arable land. 
The southern African nation looked to Belarus and other suppliers in a bid to plug the gap. 
Zimbabwe also signed a US$51 million deal with US company John Deere for the supply of 1 300 tractors, 80 combine harvesters and other equipment. Zimbabwe is also negotiating with India’s Mahindra, which abandoned a plan in 2018 to set up an assembly plant in Zimbabwe due to forex shortages.
Belarus has already supplied equipment to Zimbabwe, but, says Lukashenko, that was only the first phase. <a href="https://newzwire.live/from-tractors-to-mining-alexander-zingman-wins-big-in-lukashenkos-us66m-zimbabwe-deals/">newZWire</a> cites him as saying:
<blockquote>
But it is just the beginning. We’ve launched the third phase of the programme to the tune of over US$66 million. It provides for shipping over 3,700 tractors, 60 harvesters to the local agrarians within the next 1.5 years.
</blockquote>
Aftrade and MTZ, one of Europe’s biggest tractor exporters, will supply at least 3 575 tractors to Zimbabwe between 2023 and 2024. Aftrade has distribution rights for MTZ equipment in the country. MTZ director general Vitaly Vovk said:
<blockquote>
The Zimbabwean market opened for Belarus machinery several years ago thanks to our reliable partner, Aftrade DMCC. We are glad that today we are talking about strategic partnership that envisages work on a systematic perspective basis. 
We know that last year, for the first time in the past 50 years, the country fully provided itself with grain. It is gratifying that the country succeeded also thanks to Belarus machinery
</blockquote>
The new tractors add to the 1 800 tractors and harvesters that MTZ has already supplied to Zimbabwe.
Aftrade was also awarded a contract to supply equipment manufactured in Belarus for the construction and modernisation of grain storage complexes. While no details are known, Agriculture Secretary John Basera recently said Zimbabwe needed to spend over US$275 million over the next three years to build new grain silos, adding 750 000 tonnes of storage space to the current 500 000 tonnes.
MTZ was a major supplier of equipment to Ukraine before the Russia war started, and also exported to the US and Canada.
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Alexander Zingman's Aftrade A Main Beneficiary Of Agreements Between Zimbabwe & Belarus

Hundreds of ZANU PF supporters from Harare province were made to sit in the sun for hours, at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport to welcome the President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko.
Lukashenko was expected to jet into Harare on Monday for a State visit to Zimbabwe.
He will be in Zimbabwe from 30 January to 1 February after making his first stop in the United Arab Emirates.
Lukashenko will meet President Emmerson Mnangagwa to strengthen existing relations between the two countries.
On Monday morning, ZANU PF despatched buses to districts in Harare to pick up supporters and ferry them to the airport ahead of Lukashenko’s visit.
Below are pictures posted by <a href="https://twitter.com/HeraldZimbabwe/status/1620052628607729665">The Herald</a> showing ZANU PF supporters sitting in the blazing at the RGMI Airport waiting for the Belarusian strongman:

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PICTURES: ZANU PF Supporters Bussed To Welcome President Lukashenko

Belarus’ Minsk Tractor Plant (MTZ) said that it will supply more than 3 500 tractors to Zimbabwe in 2023-2024.
This was said by MTZ Director General Vitaly Vovk after the company signed a memorandum of a strategic partnership with its official dealer in Zimbabwe – AFTRADE DMCC to promote BELARUS machines on the Zimbabwean market.
According to the document, in 2023-2024 MTZ is set to supply 3 575 tractors to Zimbabwe.
The document was signed at the Belarus-Zimbabwe business forum in Harare held ahead of the state visit of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko to Zimbabwe. Said Vovk:
<blockquote>
The Zimbabwean market opened for BELARUS machinery several years ago thanks to our reliable partner, AFTRADE DMCC.
We are glad that today we are talking about the strategic partnership that envisages work on a systematic perspective basis.
</blockquote>
In 2018-2022, MTZ delivered more than 1 800 vehicles to Zimbabwe. Said Vovk:
<blockquote>
We know that last year, for the first time in the past 50 years, the country fully provided itself with grain.
It is gratifying that the country succeeded also thanks to BELARUS machinery.
</blockquote>
He said the company has a multi-purpose service center in Harare with branches in Mutare and Bulawayo, and also a warehouse for component parts to maintain the delivered machinery.
MTZ together with AFTRADE DMCC is expected to train Zimbabweans on how to operate tractors from Belarus. | <a href="https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/belarus-mtz-to-ship-over-3500-tractors-to-zimbabwe-in-2023-2024-156322-2023/">Belta</a>

Belarusian Company Says It Will Ship 3 500 Tractors To Zimbabwe In 2023-2024

ZANU PF has bussed its supporters to the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport to welcome the President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, who is on a State visit to Zimbabwe.
The bussing of supporters to the airport to welcome foreign dignitaries was a distinct feature of the late former president Robert Mugabe’s administration, and the so-called New Dispensation has seemingly perpetuated the practice.
In a notice to all DDC4 District Chairpersons and PCs in Harare Province, the secretary for administration, one S.M. Mabeka, said buses will be availed for the event. Wrote Mabeka:
<blockquote>
All DCC4 District Chairpersons &amp; PCs are requested to mobilise Cdes to go to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, Republic of Belarus President Cde Alexander Grigoryevich Lukashenko will be visiting his counterpart Republic of Zimbabwe President Cde ED Mnangagwa on Monday the 30th of January 2023.
District Secretaries for Transport &amp; Welfare come collect buses from DCC4 Secretary for Transport &amp; Welfare Cde Gwengwe at ZANU PF Harare Provincial Offices at 0800hrs.
All Party members to be at their usual pick-up points by 0830hrs.
</blockquote>
Lukashenko will be in Zimbabwe from 30 January to 1 February after making his first stop in the United Arab Emirates.
He will meet Mnangagwa to strengthen existing relations between the two countries.
<a href="https://www.news24.com/news24/africa/news/belarus-president-a-top-putin-ally-due-in-zimbabwe-next-week-20230127">News24</a> reported a source as saying Lukashenko’s visit was initially planned for last year, but there were security fears.

ZANU PF Busses Supporters To Welcome The President Of Belarus

Belarus President, Alexander Lukashenko, will visit Zimbabwe on Monday to meet his counterpart Emmerson Mnangagwa to strengthen existing relations between the two countries, a Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson has said.
<a href="https://www.news24.com/news24/africa/news/belarus-president-a-top-putin-ally-due-in-zimbabwe-next-week-20230127">News24</a> reported a source as saying Lukashenko’s visit was initially planned for last year, but there were security fears.
He will be in Zimbabwe from 30 January to 1 February after making his first stop in the United Arab Emirates.
In a statement on Friday, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade spokesperson Livit Mugejo said:
<blockquote>
The President of the Republic of Belarus, His Excellency Alexander Lukashenko, will pay a State Visit to Zimbabwe from 30 January-1 February 2023.
During the State Visit, H.E President Lukashenko is scheduled to meet H.E President Dr. E.D Mnangagwa.
The visit is historic, as it is the first such undertaking to a Sub-Saharan African nation, by President Lukashenko.
The State visit is meant to strengthen the existing excellent relations between Zimbabwe and the Republic of Belarus.
The two countries have strong cooperation in political, economic, mining, agriculture and Disaster Risk Management. 
Several agreements are under consideration and are expected to be signed during the visit. 
President Lukashenko and President Mnangagwa are also expected to launch the Second Phase of the Zimbabwe- Belarus Agricultural Mechanisation Programme.
</blockquote>

Belarus President Expected In Zimbabwe Next Week

The Government says it is set to seal a US$170 million deal to buy close to 4 000 high-tech tractors and combine harvesters from Belarus.
The chief director for Agricultural Engineering, Mechanisation and Soil Conservation in the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Engineer Edwin Zimunga, told <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/govt-strikes-us170m-farm-mechanisation-deal">The Sunday Mail </a>that the combine harvesters will be procured at concessional rates under the third phase of the Belarus Farm Mechanisation Facility.
Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister, Piotr Parkhomchik, was in Zimbabwe recently to finalise the deal, which was secured by President Mnangagwa during his State visit to Minsk in 2018.
Zimbabwe has procured 1 337 tractors and combine harvesters through the facility. The bulk of the farming implements has since been delivered. Said Zimunga:
<blockquote>
We are working round the clock to make sure that we modernise and mechanise our agriculture for improved production with less human labour.
The current deal, which we are working on, will see us receive at least 3 750 tractors and 60 more combine harvesters from our Belarusian friends.
With the coming on board of this US$169,9 million deal and other facilities, we want to push our tractor fleet to about 15 000 by the year 2025. This is a concessional deal in which governments capacitate each other.
In this case, with the experience Belarus has, they are sharing that knowledge with us so that we improve our agriculture sector.
</blockquote>
Meanwhile, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is scheduled to be in Zimbabwe in December on an official visit.

Govt Says It Is Working On A US$170m Farm Mechanisation Deal

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko congratulated President Emmerson Mnangagwa on his 80th birthday.
Mnangagwa turned 80 on Thursday, 15 September 2022.
A message of greetings released by the press service of the Belarusian leader read in part:
<blockquote>
Under your leadership, Zimbabwe has achieved impressive success in socio-economic development and confidently defended its interests in the international arena.
</blockquote>
Lukashenko said he appreciates the partnership relations between Minsk and Harare. He said:
<blockquote>
I am convinced that an open and trusting Belarusian-Zimbabwean dialogue will contribute to the expansion of mutually beneficial cooperation in various sectors, the effective implementation of new joint projects.
</blockquote>
| <a href="https://eng.belta.by/president/view/lukashenko-belarus-zimbabwe-can-implement-new-joint-projects-153107-2022/">BelTA</a>

Belarusian President, Aleksandr Lukashenko, Congratulates President Mnangagwa

Belarus has officially opened its Embassy in Harare this Monday, 11 July 2022.
Speaking at the event, Belarus Ambassador to Zimbabwe His Excellency Dr Alexander Sidoruk described the partnership with Zimbabwe as critical. <a href="https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/belarusian-embassy-officially-opened-in-harare/">ZBC News</a> cites him as saying:
<blockquote>
Belarus considers Zimbabwe as a key partner in the region and the opening of the embassy will allow as to pursue further our areas of interest in the country.
</blockquote>
With relations between Harare and Minsk stretching for the last three decades in sectors such as agriculture and transport, the two countries are hoping to deepen cooperation after the opening of an embassy in Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Ambassador <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Frederick_Shava">Frederick Shava</a> expressed gratitude to Belarus for supporting the southern African country in its quest to achieve Vision 2030. He said:
<blockquote>
The Zimbabwe Government is most grateful for two Financing Facilities worth US$50 million and US51 million by the Republic of Belarus to support the modernisation of our country’s Agricultural Sector.
These Facilities funded the Farm Mechanisation Programme at the Institute of Agricultural Engineering in Hatcliffe, Harare, which was launched by His Excellency President Mnangagwa in 2020 and the provision of Agricultural Equipment, including 163 Tractors, 19 Combine Harvesters, 52 Seed Mills and 4 low-bed Trucks. 
</blockquote>
The establishment of the Belarus Embassy in Harare is expected to conclude the Agreement on the Establishment of a Joint Permanent Commission on Co-operation, the Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement and the Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement, among other areas of cooperation.
<h2>Pindula News</h2>

Belarus Has Officially Opened Its Embassy In Zimbabwe

The Bulawayo City Council has rejected local government minister July Moyo’s plan to divert devolution funds to acquire fire tenders from Belarus.
In June, Moyo advised local authorities that they will receive fire tenders procured from the East European country in a “government-to-government” agreement.
In a letter to town clerks, secretaries and CEOs dated 20 June 2022, Moyo said each “rural local authority” would get one fire engine while “urban local authorities” would get two and “metropolitan local authorities” are in line to get three each.
It has, however, emerged that the fire tenders are hugely overpriced at US$464,296 each.
The City of Bulawayo says fire tenders are not a priority as it urgently needs refuse collection trucks.
Addressing a full council meeting on Wednesday, deputy mayor Mlandu Ncube said:
<blockquote>
Our fire tenders and ambulances are not bad and we still have fire tenders and ambulances.
Where we have a problem is vehicles for road maintenance, vehicles to attend to sewage bursts, grave digging and refuse collection. 
We were shocked to hear that some are directing that we have to purchase fire tenders.
As a city, we have a big problem with service delivery trucks and what will it help buying fire tenders when they won’t be able to traffic our roads due to their poor state?
Refuse will be all over the place making it hard for our fire trucks to travel to attend to fires.
The talk for us to buy three fire tenders must end on social media and not come here.
</blockquote>
Ncube, who is the Ward 1 Councillor, said residents said they want refuse to be collected on time, graders, tippers and water bowsers.
Edwin Ndlovu, a councillor in Makokoba, condemned Moyo for dictating how the city uses its devolution allocation. He said:
<blockquote>
The central government must not budget for us and spell out how we use our money. The move defeats the whole purpose of devolution.
If there is a need for fire tenders, it’s us as a council who must prioritise it and when a need arises for us to request government to assist us by sourcing cheap fire tenders it must be us as a council approaching the central government and not the other way round.
We don’t want another Pomona in Bulawayo. It’s we who must look for tenders and if what government is providing is the cheapest, then we will go for it provided it is our priority.
</blockquote>
Councillor Ernest Rafa Moyo said councillors recently toured the city’s fire brigade department and were satisfied with the condition of the fire tenders.
July Moyo recently directed Harare City Council not to pull out of a US$320 million waste-to-energy with a company registered in the Netherlands, but with no history of undertaking similar projects.
The company, Geogenix BV is owned by Klodian Mertiri, an Albanian businessman who allegedly has links to President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s twin son, Sean.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.zimlive.com/2022/07/bulawayo-councillors-reject-july-moyos-fire-tenders/">ZimLive</a></h4>

Bulawayo Councillors Reject July Moyo’s Fire Tenders

The Ministry of Local Government and Public Works says the procurement of fire tenders for all local authorities from Belarus using devolution funds is above board.
The ministry said the Government conducted proper consultations with concerned stakeholders before procuring the fire tenders.
Acting secretary in the Ministry, Emmanuel Ngwarati, said the cost of each fire tender of US$464 296 was cheap compared to regional prices which are in the range of US$500 000 and above. Ngwarati said:
<blockquote>
Request for model equipment, whose specifications are tailor-made to suit the local terrain, were made to local authorities.
On approval from stakeholders, the Government facilitated the purchase and negotiated for staggered payment terms.
</blockquote>
Earlier this week, a letter written by the Ministry’s permanent secretary Zvinechimwe Churu revealing the fire tenders deal was leaked to the media.
In the letter, Churu directed local authorities to set aside funds to pay for fire tenders the Ministry is buying from Belarus. The letter read in part:
<blockquote>
The funds to procure the equipment will be deducted from the 2022 Devolution allocations and will be done over a period of twelve months starting March 2022. the cost of each fire tender is USD464,296.
It is therefore advisable for local authorities to reprioritise the Devolution funds to accommodate the cost of the fire tenders.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/belarus-fire-tenders-deal-above-board-govt/">The Herald</a></h4>

Govt Defends Belarus Fire Tenders Deal

Belarus will open its embassy in Zimbabwe before 31 January 2022. The decision is envisaged in Council of Ministers’ resolution No.477 of 23 August 2021 published on the national internet portal on 25 August, BelTA has learned.
The Finance Ministry has been instructed to finance the costs of opening and maintaining the Belarusian embassy in Zimbabwe within the funds provided for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the national budget for the opening and maintenance of diplomatic missions and consular offices abroad.
The decree enters into force on the day of its official publication.
The Former Soviet Republic (FSR) and Zimbabwe have increased cooperation in agriculture and transport in recent years.
In September last year, President Emmerson Mnangagwa commissioned the Belarus Mechanisation Facility worth over US$50 million.
The facility is part of the deals struck by Mnangagwa, during his tenure as Vice President in 2015 and as President in January 2019.
<h4>More: <a href="https://eng.belta.by/politics/view/belarus-to-open-embassy-in-zimbabwe-in-january-2022-142758-2021/">Belta</a></h4>

Belarus To Open Embassy In Zimbabwe In January 2022

President Mnangagwa’s Eurasia trip last year which includes a trip to Belarus which was branded a strategic trip was primarily meant to inspect military and intelligence surveillance technology produced in Belarus with an interest to place an order, The Zimbabwe Independent reports.
The publication further alleges that the climax of President Mnangagwa’s visit was when he visited weapons manufacturing plants.
One of the plants he toured, Volat, a.k.a OJSC MZKT, which manufactures military hardware wrote on their website about his visit and said:
<blockquote>As part of an official visit to Belarus on January 16, 2019, President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa visited OJSC MZKT. At the open exhibition area of the enterprise, the latest models of equipment were presented; modern tactical vehicles, tank transporters, chassis for the installation of missile systems, etc.</blockquote>
Besides Volat, the following companies reportedly also showcased their weaponry to President Mnangagwa, OJSC Peleng, OJSC 558 ARZ, JSC Design Bureau Display and AGAT Control Systems JSC, BelOMO Holding and LLC BSVT-NT.
The defense Minister Oppha Muchinguri Kashiri did not respond to the questions she was asked if President Mnangagwa placed an order.
Last year President Mnangagwa <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/04/10/ed-fearing-for-a-protest-last-year-bought-50-000-mortar-bombs-58-500-grenades-and-a-lot-of-other-weapons-report/">bought weapons</a> a move that was criticized by CSOs and other stakeholders.
More: <a href="https://www.theindependent.co.zw/2020/10/30/mnangagwa-shops-for-military-technology-hardware-in-belarus/">The Zimbabwean </a>

ED's Actual Reason For Visiting Belarus Was To Inspect Military And Intelligence Surveillance Technology - Report

President Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to launch a farm mechanisation facility from Belarus worth US$58 million at the Agricultural Engineering department in Harare.
This was announced in a statement by the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services which also indicated that the meeting is expected to start at 8 am.
The machinery is part of an agreement that Zimbabwe entered into with Belarus in 2018 which ill see the latter supplying agriculture and timber machinery.
Below are some of the equipment to be supplied under the agreement.
<blockquote>
<ul>
<li> 60 self-propelled grain harvesters,</li>
<li>210 precision seed drills,</li>
<li>474 tractors of different power capacities,</li>
<li>fifth wheel trucks with semitrailers for transportation of heavy equipment and four dump trucks;</li>
<li>fifth wheel trucks with semitrailers for transportation of heavy equipment,</li>
<li>six semitrailers with hydraulic manipulator for transportation of construction machinery,</li>
<li>10 drop side trucks,</li>
<li>firefighting equipment critical in forest business,</li>
<li>cities and other communities and emergency rescue operations.</li>
<li>30 motor cycles and complete set of spare parts for every type of machinery and equipment delivered.</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
The Ministry also indicated that training for beneficiaries shall include practical classes in every manufacturing plant.
This comes when Zimbabwe is in dire need for food following a poor farming season due to drought.
Some are sceptical about the facility after the ill-managed 2007/8 Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ)’s farm mechanisation programme failed to produce intended results.
More: <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/just-in-president-to-launch-us58-m-belarus-agric-equipment-facility/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sunday News</a>

ED To Launch US$58m Belarus Farm Mechanisation Facility

The European Union has rejected the outcome of the disputed Belarus election, saying President Alexander Lukashenko’s victory was neither free nor fair.
The EU has warned Lukashenko of imminent fresh sanctions against his government following an emergency video summit held on Wednesday.
EU Council President Charles Michel assured the Belarusians, whose unprecedented protests against Lukashenko entered the 11th day, that the bloc stood by their side.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel called for national dialogue in Belarus – including Lukashenko, to find a peaceful way out of the crisis.
Speaking to reporters after the emergency video summit, Michel said the recent elections in Belarus did not meet international standards;
<blockquote>These elections were neither free nor fair and did not meet international standards. We don’t recognise the results presented by the Belarus authorities.
The people of Belarus deserve better. They deserve the democratic right to choose their leaders and shape the future.</blockquote>
Michel, along with Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron, all held telephone talks with Lukashenko, who has been in power for 26 years.
Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin, whose country is a close ally of Belarus, has said that his country could intervene in the crisis and warned against “unacceptable” foreign interference in Belarus.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/08/eu-leaders-seek-ramp-pressure-belarus-leader-lukashenko-200819084402186.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Al Jazeera</a></h4>

EU Rejects Belarus Election Results, Warns Of Fresh Sanctions

Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti said Zimbabwe has become a colony of Russians, Belarusians and Ukrainians, three former Soviet Socialist Republics that he characterised as “some little banana republics in Eastern Europe”.
Speaking during an interview with MDC Alliance spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere on Saturday, Biti asserted that Russian-based companies like Trafigura and Russian linked Sakunda Holdings have captured Zimbabwe’s economy especially the fuel sector.
Biti said while Zimbabwe under Mugabe was in danger of becoming a colony of the Chinese, under Mugabe’s successor President Emmerson Mnangagwa, the country has become a colony of the three Eastern European countries. He said:
<blockquote>Trafigura is owned by the Russian mafia. Under president Mugabe, there was a danger that Zimbabwe would be a colony of the Chinese. Under Mr Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe has become a colony of the Russians, Belarusians and Ukrainians and some little banana republics in Eastern Europe.
Trafigura are Russians, they are in bed with Sakunda. They own 50% of the pipeline from Feruka in Mutare to Msasa but they manage this pipeline from Beira to Msasa.
This is crazy they have the monopoly of every drop of fuel that comes through that pipeline. So it is a supply-side monopoly. Trafigura does not own any fuel pipeline. Why should we give a monopoly to a company in a country that is not oil-producing?</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://nehandaradio.com/2020/07/13/zim-now-a-colony-of-russians-belarusians-and-ukrainians-biti/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nehanda Radio</a></h4>

'Zimbabwe Now A Colony Of Banana Republics In Eastern Europe - Russia, Ukraine & Belarus': Biti

Executive Director of the Mike Campbell Foundation and Former Regional Executive Officer of the Commercial Farmers’ Union in Zimbabwe, Ben Greeth has criticised the country’s agricultural partnership with Belarus.
The Zimbabwean government signed a $58 million deal with the East European country under which Zimbabwe will receive agricultural equipment and the training 1 000 local farmers.
Greeth asserted that Zimbabwe has thousands of able farmers already and what it needs is the respect for property rights and the rule of law. Said Greeth:
<blockquote>Belarus is not known for its agricultural productivity. Their climate, crops, pests and diseases and systems of production are different from ours. It’s difficult to believe how effective they will be in teaching us to farm.
Belarus tractors have never been known for their quality or power. They were never bought by Zimbabwe farmers in the past. Training up 1000 Zimbabwe isn’t the power or neither to buy all this equipment from Belarus.
There are thousands of brilliant farmers already. What we need is property rights and the rule of law.
Sadly, the Belarus scheme will fail the same as every other scheme has failed because of property rights and the rule of law is so insecure and tenuous.</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://techmag.tv/2020/07/13/farmers-blast-zim-belarus-agric-deal/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Techmag</a></h4>

$58 Million Belarus Agricultural Equipment Deal Not Good For Zimbabwe - Farmers

Team Pachedu has claimed mogul Kuda Tagwirei owns 125 ZUPCO buses. This was revealed on Twitter in a tweet that insinuated that the state was captured by Tagwireyi. Team Pachedu Tweeted:
<blockquote>
<div class="css-1dbjc4n">
<div class="css-901oao r-1fmj7o5 r-1qd0xha r-a023e6 r-16dba41 r-ad9z0x r-bcqeeo r-bnwqim r-qvutc0" dir="auto" id="tweet-text" lang="en">At least 125 of the new ZUPCO buses belong to Tagwirei who acquired them through Landela Investments, a subsidiary of Sotic International &amp; is still importing more. Banning Kombis will result in the loss of thousands of jobs and benefit mainly the cartel kingpin. <a class="css-4rbku5 css-18t94o4 css-901oao css-16my406 r-1n1174f r-1loqt21 r-1qd0xha r-ad9z0x r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0" data-focusable="true" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StateCapture?src=hashtag_click" role="link">#StateCapture</a></div>
</div>
</blockquote>
<div class="css-1dbjc4n">In march <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/03/13/tagwirei-buys-18-buses-zimbabwe-intended-to-import-from-belarus-intends-to-lease-to-zupco-report/">Freeman Chari claimed the government failed to pay for 18 ZUPCO buses</a> from Belarus and Tagwirei bought the buses to lease them to ZUPCO:</div>
<blockquote>
<div>So it turns out the government failed to pay for 18 buses from Belarus. Tagwirei then bought the rest of the buses you saw and he is going to lease to ZUPCO. I have confirmed this with sources at ZIMRA that some of the buses were held up because he had not paid for duty.</div>
</blockquote>
<div>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/PacheduZW/status/1261962635928633349?s=20">Twitter </a></div>

Tagwireyi Owns 125 ZUPCO Buses, He Is Still Importing More, Banning Kombies Will Benefit Him - Team Pachedu

While the whole world is in lockdown mode and reeling from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, sporting activities particularly soccer has continued in these 4 countries.
<ol>
<li>Burundi,</li>
<li>Nicaragua</li>
<li>Tajikistan</li>
<li>Belarus</li>
</ol>
According to the publication:
<blockquote>Nicaraguan Football Federation General Secretary Jose Maria Bermudez told the AS newspaper on April 6 that European TV stations had asked to televise their football games. Games in the Central American nation are being played behind closed doors but are being broadcast locally on television or live on Facebook
Belarus is the only country in Europe still playing football amid the coronavirus pandemic but a growing number of fans are boycotting league matches, anxious about catching the disease.</blockquote>
COVID-19 has killed close to 150 000 people and infected over 2 million people worldwide and has this has resulted in public gatherings and sporting activities being banned and or postponed for the foreseeable future.
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/amid-lockdown-football-goes-on-in-four-countries/">The Herald </a>

4 Countries Where Football Is Still Being Played Despite The Coronavirus Pandemic

Belarus has attracted the world’s attention after they reportedly did not cancel any of the local Premier Soccer League matches due to the coronavirus outbreak that has led to the suspension of most games across the world, BBC reports.
According to BBC:
<blockquote>On Saturday, there were six top-flight games in the eastern European country including the derby between FC Minsk and Dinamo Minsk watched by a capacity 3,000 crowd in Belarus’ capital.</blockquote>
Belarus Football Federation spokesman Aleksandr Aleinik spoke to the publication and reiterated that precautions were being taken before, during and after the game:
<blockquote>We’ve taken all the measures recommended by the Sports Ministry. All those who are in contact with fans are supplied with gloves</blockquote>
Meanwhile, <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/03/29/juventus-players-agree-to-take-a-4-months-pay-cut/">Juventus players in Italy have agreed to take a pay cut</a> to help their team manage the wage bill which has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
More: <a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/52084121">BBC</a>

Belarus Premier Soccer League Plays On Despite Coronavirus Outbreak

Zimbabwe is set to receive the first batch of agricultural machines which will be shipped next month from Belarusian manufacturer, Gomselmash.
This was revealed by Director General of the company Aleksandr Novikov while addressing the media in Gomel this Thursday. He said:
<blockquote>The first batch of 20 items of machinery to Zimbabwe will be shipped in March this year. This is a pre-paid contract.</blockquote>
According to Belta, a Belarusian publication, Gomselmash is one of the largest manufacturers of agricultural machines and has sold machines to Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Czechia, Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria, Argentina, Brazil, China, South Korea, Baltic states, and other countries.
The company manufactures grain and forage harvesters, ear corn harvesters, potato harvesters, mowers, and other agricultural machines.
<h4>More: <a href="https://eng.belta.by/economics/view/belarus-gomselmash-to-ship-first-batch-of-equipment-to-zimbabwe-in-march-128360-2020/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Belta</a></h4>

Zim Set To Receive First Batch Of Farming Machines From Belarus

The government is set to import 1700 buses to ease transport challenges the Herald reports. The matter came to light in New York where the president was addressing Zanu PF supporters in America. The President is in New York attending the 74th edition of The United Nations General Assembly.
The President said the economic situation has resulted in the private sector becoming cruel they had to subsidise the transport sector by bringing cheap Zupco buses. He further revealed his plan to unveil upto 1700 buses to ease transport challenges in Zimbabwe. Said Mnangagwa
<blockquote>
As a result of our economic situation, the private sector had become so cruel that they were taxing our working community when they come to work and we decided as Government to intervene and bring in buses,” he said.
“We intend to buy up to 1 700 buses. We have contracts for 500 buses from Belarus, 1 000 from China and 200 from South Africa. Instead of paying $4 or so you pay 50 cents. We will continue to release them. Some have already arrived
</blockquote>
Where a combi charges close to $5 per trip Zupco demands only 10% of that for all routes to most residential suburbs except for Norton and Chitungwiza in Harare. Zupco has now introduced long distances that link towns.
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/we-outsmarted-cash-oligarchs-says-president/">The Herald </a>

Government Set To Unveil Up To 1700 Buses To Ease Transport Challenges - Report

President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday held talks with visiting Belarusian Chief of Presidential Affairs General Colonel Victor Sheiman in Harare.
The meeting was also attended by Foreign Affairs minister Sibusiso Moyo, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube, and Energy and Power Development Minister, Fortune Chasi.
Briefing journalists after the 3-hour-long meeting, President Mnangagwa said the talks centred around deals that were agreed on his visit to Minsk in January. He said:
<blockquote>Gen Col Sheiman has come over to review the progress so far achieved. We have gone over all the items which we agreed on when I visited Belarus in January. It is work in progress on almost every area, but it is up to you to ask him.</blockquote>
On his part, Gen Col Sheiman said they also discussed the possibility of setting up a 100MW solar power plant. He said:
<blockquote>One other issue we discussed is on the energy sector. We have a task to create an energy generation company.
This company will have a solar power plant. The power station will have the capacity of 100MW and will be installed 40 kilometres from Harare.
This company will be engaged in transmitting electricity and distributing equipment.</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/ed-belarus-envoy-hold-crucial-talks/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Herald</a></h4>

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