Zimbabwe:   Our Friends Are Here, Bob Tells 'Evil' West

New Zimbabwe, 16 September 2014

"OUR greatest friends are here", President Robert told the West Tuesday as he met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov who was in Zimbabwe to commission a US$3 billion platinum… Read more »

Zimbabwe:   U.S $3 Billion Project Commissioned

The Herald, 17 September 2014

ZIMBABWE and Russia yesterday commissioned a historic $3 billion platinum mining project in Darwendale that is expected to stimulate growth in various sectors of the economy over… Read more »

Zimbabwe:   Time to Cull the Holy Cows

The Herald, 17 September 2014

FOR most Zimbabweans of goodwill, hope of an economic turnaround engendered by the recent spate of deals between our country and long time allies, China and Russia, is riding high.… Read more »

Zimbabwe:   ZMDC Seals Russia Equipment Supply Deal

New Zimbabwe, 15 September 2014

THE Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation (ZMDC) on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a Russian firm OMZ-Special Steels LLC which will see the government owned… Read more »

Zimbabwe:   Russian Business Delegation Expected Today

The Herald, 15 September 2014

A-HIGH-POWERED Russian business delegation led by Foreign Minister Mr Sergey Lavrov is expected in Zimbabwe today on a three-day official visit during which a number of trade and… Read more »

Africa:   Trade Between Russia and Africa Below Expectation

Fahamu, 11 September 2014

Some experts think that the ongoing crisis between Russia and the West could stimulate Russia's leadership to look for new markets. But it is not clear if Africa could be their… Read more »

Africa:   Russia's Investment in Africa - New Challenges and Prospects

Fahamu, 13 August 2014

Russia's presence in Africa remains marginal, largely due to historical reasons. But this could soon change. Several delegations from African states have visited Moscow in recent… Read more »

Zimbabwe:   Russian Business Delegation Zim-Bound

The Herald, 12 September 2014

RUSSIAN Foreign Minister Mr Sergey Lavrov is expected in Zimbabwe on Monday on an official three-day visit during which a number of trade and investment deals would be sealed. He… Read more »

Zimbabwe:   Russians in U.S.$1.6 Billion Platinum Mining Deal

SW Radio, 5 August 2014

A Russian consortium is set to invest $1.6 billion in a platinum mining project at Rushchrome Darwendale, following a deal with the Zim government last week. Read more »

Zimbabwe:   Govt, Russians in $1,6 Billion Mining Deal

The Herald, 5 August 2014

Mining on the concession is expected to commence early next year and agreements with the members of the consortium will be signed next month. Read more »

Zimbabwe:   Russia to Seal U.S.$1.6 Billion Zimbabwe Platinum Deal

New Zimbabwe, 4 August 2014

A GROUP of Russian partners will next month sign an agreement with the government to develop a mine on a platinum deposit requiring total investment of about $1.6 billion, the… Read more »

Zimbabwe:   Ministers in Russia Amid 'Discord' Over Minerals

SW Radio, 29 July 2014

A Zim ministerial delegation is in Russia to explore joint venture opportunities in mineral exploration, according to the State media reports. Read more »

Zimbabwe:   Government Takes Cash Hunt to Russia

New Zimbabwe, 28 July 2014

THE government has widened its hunt for a financial package to help stem the country's economic slide with two Cabinet ministers travelling to Russia this week. Read more »

Zimbabwe:   Yet Another Scramble for Africa

Zimbabwe Standard, 14 September 2014

Turn back the hands of time to 1876. Europe is experiencing an economic, social and military revolution. Read more »

Zimbabwe:   No Boxes of Cash From China, Mugabe

New Zimbabwe, 11 September 2014

FACED with criticism that his hopes for a US$4 billion economic bailout were disappointed in China, President Robert Mugabe said Thursday that those making the claim should… Read more »

Zimbabwe:   Chinese Ambassador Chides Critics

The Herald, 11 September 2014

Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Mr Lin Lin has scoffed at critics of Zimbabwe and China's multimillion-dollar deals signed recently in the Asian country and urged the two countries… Read more »