International cooperation: Zimbabwe strengthens its partnership with Russia
Zimbabwe has received a delivery of 18 helicopters from the Russian government to Mugabe International Airport. The helicopters will be used for a variety of tasks, including air medical services, law enforcement and rescue operations. According to sources, this delivery is part of a fleet of 32 helicopters to be supplied by the Russian state-owned conglomerate. The aim of this cooperation is to promote agriculture and medical services in Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe has been subject to international sanctions for several years. These sanctions were imposed by the government because of President Mugabe’s decision to withdraw land from foreigners and redistribute it to the local population. Unfortunately, the Westerners present on Zimbabwean soil were developing businesses and sending money to Europe, which was not to the President’s liking. These sanctions were born of the President’s opposition to such practices, prohibiting trade and all kinds of exchanges. They have had a negative impact on the population, making it difficult to access food, healthcare and a decent life.
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Promising economic opportunities
However, the new president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has decided to strengthen cooperation with Russia. This decision is aimed at diversifying Zimbabwe’s economic partnerships and mitigating the impact of sanctions. Moreover, Zimbabwe has recently banned the export of raw lithium and has asked foreign companies wishing to source it to officially set up operations in the country, in order to develop a domestic battery industry.
“Zimbabwe has banned all exports of lithium after the government said it was losing 1.7 billion euros by exporting it as raw ore and not processing it into batteries in the country”: says a source for Africa News.
The Zimbabwean President has thus identified the strategy of the Europeans, who exploit their raw materials and set off to develop businesses at home in Europe. Which is definitely a win-lose relationship. This situation is a perfect illustration of the trap in which several other African countries find themselves, unable to stop Westerners from enriching and advancing their countries to the benefit of their impoverishment. The President of Zimbabwe is a true example of leadership. Moreover, he has decided to prohibit Europeans from setting up battery factories in the country, thus taking over the task of doing so.
Zimbabwe also made a significant discovery of oil, gas and helium in the northeast, the culmination of several months of exploration. Africa is an extremely rich country! This discovery could lead to Zimbabwe’s first gas production and contribute to its economic development.
It’s important to note that the long-deceased President Mugabe was criticized for his controversial land redistribution policy and the negative consequences that followed. However, the new president, Emmerson, a good role model, is taking steps to diversify the economy, attract foreign investment and promote national development. Africa needs strong, stingy men like this President, not greedy leaders who only look after themselves and their children, enriching themselves with the people’s money.
In conclusion, despite the challenges Zimbabwe has faced as a result of international sanctions, the country is seeking solutions to move forward and improve living conditions for its people. Cooperation with Russia on helicopters and initiatives to develop local industries are evidence of these efforts.
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