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Secretive and risky: Why Mnangagwa’s flurry of Belarus deals is raising eyebrows
Mnangagwa has developed a close relationship with Belarus President Alexander Lushenko, once dubbed “Europe’s last dictator”.
By Freeman Makopa
May. 18, 2025
Belarus eyes tractor and bus assembly deal in boost to Zim ties
Mr Karankevich described the meeting as a major step forward in strengthening bilateral relations and expanding practical cooperation
By Staff Reporter
Apr. 17, 2025
Belarus to ship more farm machines to Zim
Zimbabwe has received thousands of tractors and combine harvesters from the Eastern Europe country under various phases of the bilateral agricultural mechanisation programme.
By Nqobizwe Thebe
Apr. 17, 2025
POSB starts selling Belarus tractors
The People’s Own Savings Bank (POSB) Zimbabwe says it has started to sell government-procured tractors from Belarus to local farmers.
By Leeroy Makuvire
Mar. 21, 2025
Putin ally Lukashenko declared winner in Belarus election scorned by the West as a sham
Election officials said turnout was 85.7% in the election, in which 6.9 million people were eligible to vote.
By Reuters
Jan. 27, 2025
Zim, Belarus strengthen relations
Shava said the year 2023 was a significant year in the two countries’ relationship after a number of memoranda of understanding (MoU) and commercial contracts were signed.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Feb. 24, 2024
Belarus takes over Zim’s agric space
During a State visit by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko last year, several memoranda of understanding (MoUs) were signed between Belarus and Zimbabwe.
By Belinda Chiroodza and Blessed Ndlovu
Feb. 21, 2024
Beitbridge municipality firefighters in poor show
Mbedzi ordered a hesitant refuse compactor driver to drive to the fire scene after other firemen refused, fearing their boss one Phiri.
By Rex Mphisa
Feb. 12, 2024
EU, UK, US presence at ZITF excites Mnangagwa
Over 20 countries participated at this year's trade fair, a growth from 13 last year.
By Mthandazo Nyoni and Patricia Sibanda
Apr. 29, 2023
