Full Event Schedule

2 July 2026 • Golden Conifer Conference Centre, Harare

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08:00 – 09:00
DELEGATES ARRIVAL AND REGISTRATION
08:45 – 09:00
BRIEFING OF GUEST OF HONOUR

SESSION 1: OPENING CEREMONY

09:00 – 09:05
Opening Prayer
09:05 – 09:10
National Anthems of Zimbabwe and The People's Republic of China (两国)
09:10 – 09:15
Kuwomberwa Kwemadzishe / Greeting the Chiefs
09:15 – 09:20
Welcome Video - Zimbabwe – China Investment Symposium
09:20 – 09:30
Welcome Remarks – Hon. Senator C. Tawengwa (Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Harare Metropolitan Province)
09:30 – 09:40
Opening Remarks – Mrs. T. Muguti (Group Chief Executive Officer, Africapaciti Investment Group)
09:40 – 09:50
Welcome Remarks and Introduction of Ambassador – Mr. Benson Xu (Chairperson, The Chamber of Chinese Enterprises in Zimbabwe)
09:50 – 10:10
Remarks on behalf of the Government of the People's Republic of China – His Excellency Ambassador Zhou (Ambassador of China to Zimbabwe)
10:10 – 10:25
Call for Chinese Participation in Provincial Economies – Hon. Eng. T. Muguti (Permanent Secretary for Presidential Affairs and Devolution, Office of the President)
10:25 – 10:40
Aligning Chinese Investments with NDS2 and Introduction of Guest of Honour – Hon. Dr. W. Manungo (Deputy Chief Secretary, Office of the President and Cabinet)
10:40 – 11:10
Keynote Address – Hon. J. Moyo (Minister of Energy and Power Development)
11:10 – 11:35
TEA BREAK

SESSION 2: PLENARY – INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT

11:35 – 12:10

Creating and Maintaining an Attractive Investment Environment for Chinese Investors in Zimbabwe

Moderator: Mr. A. Hodges (Group Head of Investments and Advisory Services, Africapaciti Investment Group)

Focus Areas: Investment Incentives • Tax Rebates • Special Economic Zones • Access to Finance • Anti-Money Laundering Laws • Currency Stability • Dividends Repatriation

Panellists:

• Hon. D. Munanganwa (Deputy Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion)

• Mr. Zhang Guangyi (Vice President, The Chamber of Chinese Enterprises in Zimbabwe)

• Dr. I. Matshe (Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe)

• Mr. T. Chinamano (Chief Executive Officer, Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency)

• Mr. O. Chiperesa (Director General, Financial Intelligence Unit)

• Ms. R. Chinamasa (Commissioner General, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority)

SESSION 3: ZERO TARIFFS TRADE POLICY

12:10 – 12:25
Unpacking China's Zero Tariffs Trade Policy – Mr. Huang Minghai (Director for Trade, Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Zimbabwe)
12:25 – 12:55

Plenary Session on Zero Tariffs

Moderator: Mr. A. Majuru (Chief Executive Officer, ZimTrade)

Panellists:

• Mr. C. Isaya (Chief Executive Officer, Agricultural Marketing Authority)

• Mr. T. Chimedza (Head of Business Development, Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board)

• Mr. S. Heri (Chairperson, Horticultural Development Council)

• Ms. Shanel Liu (The Chamber of Chinese Enterprises in Zimbabwe)

• Mr. S. Nyanhongo (Chief Executive Officer, Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe)

SESSION 4: SIGNING CEREMONY

12:55 – 13:00
Investment and Partnership Agreement Signing Ceremony
13:00 – 14:00
LUNCH

SESSION 5: MINING – GOVERNMENT ADDRESS

14:00 – 14:20
Zimbabwe Government's Mining and Mining Development Strategy as Defined in the National Development Strategy 2 – Hon. I. Kambamura (Minister of Mines and Mining Development)

SESSION 6: PLENARY – MINING INVESTMENT

14:20 – 15:00

Unlocking Mining Investment Opportunities in Zimbabwe

Moderator: Ms. S. Kuverika (Chief Executive Officer, Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries)

Panellists:

• Mr. Zhou Xuegong (Chief Executive Officer, Jinnan Group)

• Mr. Gong Xuedong (Chairman, Lithium Producer Association)

• Mr. I. Kwesu (Chief Executive Officer, Chamber of Mines Zimbabwe)

• Hon. Dr. J. Muswere (Minister of Skills Audit and Development)

• Hon. E. Chadzamira (Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Masvingo Province)

• Hon. Adv. I. Ndudzo (Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Mashonaland East Province)

SESSION 7: TOURISM – GOVERNMENT ADDRESS

15:00 – 15:20
Re-Defining Zimbabwe's Tourism and Hospitality Strategy – Hon. B. Rwodzi (Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry)

SESSION 8: PLENARY – TOURISM & HOSPITALITY

15:20 – 15:45

Promoting Tourism and Hospitality Industry in Zimbabwe Leveraging on Provincial Natural Endowments, History, People and Culture

Moderator: Mr. C. Mugaga (Chief Executive Officer, Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce)

Panellists:

• Mr. T.M. Madziwanyika (Chief Executive Officer, Rainbow Tourism Group)

• Dr. G.M. Manyaya (Chief Executive Officer, Zimbabwe Tourism Authority)

• Mr. Zhao Ke (Chief Executive Officer, Chinese Zimbabwe Exchange Center)

• Hon. R. Moyo (Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Matabeleland North Province)

• Hon. C. Magomo (Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Mashonaland Central Province)

SESSION 9: LAND – GOVERNMENT ADDRESS

15:45 – 16:00
Appreciating Zimbabwe's Land Management and Rural Development Strategy – Hon. V. Haritatos (Minister of Lands and Rural Development)

SESSION 10: PLENARY – LAND & RURAL DEVELOPMENT

16:00 – 16:30

Enhanced Land Management and Rural Development

Moderator: Dr. Ayo Adesola (Resident Representative, United Nations Development Programme)

Panellists:

• Ms. Yu Dongping (Business Consultant, The Chamber of Chinese Enterprises in Zimbabwe)

• Hon. M. Chombo (Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Mashonaland West Province)

• Hon. Adv. Mugadza (Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Manicaland Province)

• Mr. S. Chikomba (Chairperson, Zimbabwe National Organization of Associations and Residents Trusts)

• Dr. T. Dozwa (Commissioner, Zimbabwe Land Commission)

• Mr. A. Chigona (Director General, Environmental Management Authority)

SESSION 11: IMMIGRATION POLICY

16:30 – 16:45
Unpacking Zimbabwe's Immigration Policy for Investors – Ms. R. Gono (Chief Director, Department of Immigration)

SESSION 12: RESOLUTIONS & CLOSING

16:45 – 17:00

Resolutions and Way Forward

Presenter: Mrs. B. Makani (Chief Director, Provincial Economic Planning and Devolution, Department of Presidential Affairs and Devolution, Office of the President)

• Presentation of Key Symposium Resolutions

• Recommendations on Enhancing Zimbabwe–China Investment Cooperation

• Priority Actions for Government, Investors, Financial Institutions and Development Partners

• Framework for Continued Engagement and Follow-Up

17:00 – 17:10
Closing Remarks and Vote of Thanks – Mr. W. Wen (Secretary General, The Chamber of Chinese Enterprises in Zimbabwe)

NETWORKING COCKTAIL

17:10 – 19:00
Networking Cocktail and Entertainment – Hosted by Africapaciti and the The Chamber of Chinese Enterprises in Zimbabwe
19:00
Delegates Departure and End of Programme

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