Full Event Schedule

2 July 2026 • Golden Conifer Conference Centre, Harare

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08:00 – 08:30
DELEGATES ARRIVAL AND REGISTRATION

SESSION 1: OPENING CEREMONY & MINISTERIAL ADDRESSES

08:30 – 08:35
Opening Prayer
08:35 – 08:40
National Anthems of Zimbabwe and The People's Republic of China
08:40 – 08:45
Kuwomberwa Kwemadzishe / Greeting the Chiefs
08:45 – 08:50
Welcome Video - Zimbabwe – China Investment Symposium
08:50 – 09:00
Welcome Remarks – Hon. Senator C. Tawengwa (Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Harare Metropolitan Province)
09:00 – 09:10
Opening Remarks – Mrs. T. Muguti (Group Chief Executive Officer, Africapaciti Investment Group)
09:10 – 09:20
Welcome Remarks and Introduction of Ambassador – Mr. Benson Xu (Chairperson, The Chamber of Chinese Enterprises in Zimbabwe)
09:20 – 09:30
Remarks on behalf of the Government of the People's Republic of China – His Excellency Ambassador Zhou Ding (Ambassador of China to Zimbabwe)
09:30 – 09:40
Call for Chinese Participation in Provincial Economies – Hon. Eng. T. Muguti (Permanent Secretary for Presidential Affairs and Devolution, Office of the President)
09:40 – 09:50
Aligning Chinese Investments with NDS2 and Introduction of Guest of Honour – Hon. Dr. W. Manungo (Deputy Chief Secretary, Office of the President and Cabinet)
09:50 – 10:10
Keynote Address – Hon. July Moyo (Minister of Energy and Power Development)
10:10 – 10:35
TEA BREAK & GROUP PHOTO SESSION

SESSION 2: PLENARY – INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT

10:35 – 11:10

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 • Currency Stability • Dividends Repatriation

Panellists:

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

• Mr. Zhang Guangyi (Group Country Representative, China Railway International)

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

• Mrs. S. Chizwima (Chief Investment Promotion Officer, Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency)

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

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

• Mrs. P. Sadomba (Head Investor Relations and Communications, FBC Group)

SESSION 3: ZERO TARIFFS TRADE POLICY

11:10 – 11:25
Unpacking China's Zero Tariffs Trade Policy – Mr. Huang Minghai (Director for Trade, Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Zimbabwe)
11:25 – 11:55

Plenary Session on Zero Tariffs

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

Panellists:

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

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

• Mrs. L. Nielson (Chief Executive Officer, Horticultural Development Council)

• Ms. Carrie Li (Executive Vice Chairperson of Zimbabwe Chinese Business Association, Chief Editor of China Zimbabwe News)

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

SESSION 4: SIGNING CEREMONY

11:55 – 12:00
Investment and Partnership Agreement Signing Ceremony
China Tobacco Company / TIAN ZE Tobacco Company
12:00 – 13:00
LUNCH BREAK

SESSION 5: MINING – GOVERNMENT ADDRESS

13:00 – 13:20
Zimbabwe Government's Mining and Mining Development Strategy as Defined in the National Development Strategy 2 – Hon. Dr. Eng. P. Kambamura (Minister of Mines and Mining Development)

COMBINED PLENARY: UNLOCKING RESOURCES, LAND & RURAL DEVELOPMENT

13:20 – 15:30

Synergizing Resource Stewardship, Land Management, and Rural Value Addition

Co-Moderators: Ms. S. Kuverika (CZI CEO) & Dr. Ayo Adesola (Resident Representative, UNDP)

Focus Areas: Mineral Processing (Lithium & Chrome) • Heap-Leach Gold Code of Practice • Water Protection • Agricultural Land Secure Joint Ventures • Surface vs. Sub-Surface Rights Disputes

Panellists:

• Mr. P. Magaramombe (Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Gold Refinery)

• Mr. Rain X He (Investor Representative, Chenxi Investments)

• Mr. Ye Jianguo (Chief Executive Officer, Kamativi Mining Company)

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

• Hon. V.P. Haritatos (Minister of Lands and Rural Development)

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

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

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

SESSION 11: IMMIGRATION POLICY

15:30 – 15:45
Unpacking Zimbabwe's Immigration Policy for Investors – Ms. R. Gono (Chief Director, Department of Immigration)

SESSION 12: RESOLUTIONS & CLOSING WAY FORWARD

15:45 – 16:00

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 the 13 Core Symposium Resolutions

• Recommendations on Enhancing Zimbabwe–China Investment Cooperation

• Structural Framework for Continued Engagement and Follow-Up

16:00 – 16:10
Closing Remarks and Vote of Thanks – Mr. W. Wen (Secretary General, The Chamber of Chinese Enterprises in Zimbabwe)

NETWORKING COCKTAIL

16:10 – 18:00
Networking Cocktail and Entertainment – Hosted by Africapaciti and The Chamber of Chinese Enterprises in Zimbabwe
18:00
Delegates Departure and End of Programme

Explore the Resolutions

Read the official 13 action points adopted during the closing sessions of the symposium.

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