China committed to supporting Zimbabwe's innovation-driven development

STORY: China committed to supporting Zimbabwe's innovation-driven development SHOOTING TIME: April 24, 2024 DATELINE: April 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 64th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) 2. various of the sideline conference 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZHOU DING, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe 4. various of the 64th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AMON MURWIRA, Zimbabwe's Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development 6. various of Chinese-funded Hwange Thermal Power Station expansion project 7. various of the 64th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) STORYLINE: The 64th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) is held in Zimbabwe's second-largest city of Bulawayo from Tuesday to Saturday. Themed "Promote Made in Zimbabwe, Support the Industrialization of Zimbabwe," this year's event has attracted exhibitors from over 25 countries and regions,

Chinese-invested lithium processing plant commissioned in Zimbabwe

STORY: Chinese-invested lithium processing plant commissioned in Zimbabwe SHOOTING TIME: April 12, 2024 DATELINE: April 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:06:42 LOCATION: KAMATIVI, Zimbabwe CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of plant 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EMMERSON MNANGAGWA, Zimbabwean President 3. various of officials, plant and workers 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): EMMERSON MNANGAGWA, Zimbabwean President 5. various of plant 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): MENG YAN, Vice Chairman of Yahua Group 7. various of mining activities 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ZHEMU SODA, Minister of Mines and Mining Development of Zimbabwe 9. various of mining activities 10. shot of ceremony STORYLINE: Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Friday commissioned the first phase of a Chinese-invested lithium processing plant in Kamativi, Hwange District, about 700 kilometers from the capital Harare. The lithium processing plant is owned by Kamativi Mining Company (KMC), a joint venture operated and controlled by Sichuan Pude Technology G

China-funded power expansion project brings relief to Zimbabweans

STORY: China-funded power expansion project brings relief to Zimbabweans DATELINE: Aug. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people walking and President Mnangagwa commissioning the Hwange Power Station 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EMMERSON MNANGAGWA, Zimbabwean President 3. various of the power station 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Shona): DAVID JIMU, Engineer in Zimbabwe 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): TAPIWA TEMBO, Zimbabwean business owner STORYLINE: Experiencing power blackouts had long been the norm for Zimbabweans due to depressed power generation. But the country is now energy sufficient following the completion of a China-funded power expansion project, according to Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EMMERSON MNANGAGWA, Zimbabwean President "I'm told now that we have adequate power for the current economic activities in the country, there is no load-shedding for now, but we still have other projects which we are designing to increase

Zimbabwean president commissions Chinese-funded power plant expansion project

STORY: Zimbabwean president commissions Chinese-funded power plant expansion project DATELINE: Aug. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: HWANGE, Zimbabwe CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hwange Thermal Power Station expansion project in Hwange 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EMMERSON MNANGAGWA, President of Zimbabwe 3. STANDUP (English): TAFARA MUGWARA, Xinhua Reporter 4. various of Hwange Thermal Power Station expansion project in Hwange 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SODA ZHEMU, Zimbabwe's Minister of Energy and Power Development 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (ENGLISH): ZHOU DING, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JI XIAOYONG, President of Sinohydro Corporation STORYLINE: Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Thursday commissioned the Chinese-funded Hwange Thermal Power Station expansion project in Hwange, about 780 km from the capital Harare. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EMMERSON MNANGAGWA, President of Zimbabwe "We now are energy sufficient in this country, but of course as a result of the continue

ZIMBABWE-CHINA-HWANGE THERMAL POWER PLANT-EXPANSION

ZIMBABWE-CHINA-HWANGE THERMAL POWER PLANT-EXPANSION

(230804) -- HWANGE, Aug. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa (2nd R, front) arrives for the commissioning ceremony of the Hwange Thermal Power Station expansion project in Hwange, Zimbabwe, on Aug. 3, 2023. (Photo by Tafara Mugwara/Xinhua)

ZIMBABWE-CHINA-HWANGE THERMAL POWER PLANT-EXPANSION

ZIMBABWE-CHINA-HWANGE THERMAL POWER PLANT-EXPANSION

(230804) -- HWANGE, Aug. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 3, 2023 shows an exterior view of Hwange Thermal Power Station in Hwange, Zimbabwe. The expansion project of the power station was commissioned by Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Thursday. (Xinhua/Zhang Baoping)

ZIMBABWE-HWANGE-CHINESE INVESTMENT

ZIMBABWE-HWANGE-CHINESE INVESTMENT

(220702) -- HWANGE, July 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Engineering vehicles are seen at an open cast mine operated by Zhong Jian Investments, a Chinese coal mining company, in Hwange, Matebeleland North Province, Zimbabwe, on June 13, 2022. Zimbabwe is witnessing an influx of Chinese investments in the mining sector, as the resource-rich southern African country seeks to increase mineral production and maximize beneficiation in order to get better returns from its vast mineral wealth. TO GO WITH "Chinese investments give new impetus to Zimbabwe's mining sector growth" (Photo by Tafara Mugwara/Xinhua)

ZIMBABWE-HWANGE-CHINESE INVESTMENT

ZIMBABWE-HWANGE-CHINESE INVESTMENT

(220702) -- HWANGE, July 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Cooling towers constructed by China's Sinohydro as part of Hwange Thermal Power station's expansion project are seen in Hwange, Matebeleland North Province, Zimbabwe, on June 14, 2022. Zimbabwe is witnessing an influx of Chinese investments in the mining sector, as the resource-rich southern African country seeks to increase mineral production and maximize beneficiation in order to get better returns from its vast mineral wealth. TO GO WITH "Chinese investments give new impetus to Zimbabwe's mining sector growth" (Photo by Tafara Mugwara/Xinhua)

ZIMBABWE-HWANGE-CHINESE INVESTMENT

ZIMBABWE-HWANGE-CHINESE INVESTMENT

(220702) -- HWANGE, July 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Engineering vehicles are seen at an open cast mine operated by Zhong Jian Investments, a Chinese coal mining company, in Hwange, Matebeleland North Province, Zimbabwe, on June 13, 2022. Zimbabwe is witnessing an influx of Chinese investments in the mining sector, as the resource-rich southern African country seeks to increase mineral production and maximize beneficiation in order to get better returns from its vast mineral wealth. TO GO WITH "Chinese investments give new impetus to Zimbabwe's mining sector growth" (Photo by Tafara Mugwara/Xinhua)

Chinese language interpreters facilitate Zimbabwe-China mutual understanding

STORY: Chinese language interpreters facilitate Zimbabwe-China mutual understanding DATELINE: June 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:07 LOCATION: HWANGE, Zimbabwe CATEGORY: CULTURE/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a local Chinese language interpreter talking on his radio, giving instructions to his workmate 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PANASHE SHAYAWABAYA, Chinese language interpreter 3. various of Chinese working with the locals 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PANASHE SHAYAWABAYA, Chinese language interpreter 5. various of local workers at the mining site 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): GEORGE CHIREMBA, Chinese language interpreter 7. various of a local Chinese interpreter monitoring electricity flows with his Chinese supervisor at an electricity-generating workstation 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): SHINGIRAI ALUFASI, Chinese language interpreter 9. various of a Chinese worker talking to the local interpreter STORYLINE: Speaking through a walkie-talkie, Panashe Shayawabaya - a Chinese language interpreter - delivered instructions to a l

ZIMBABWE-HWANGE-CHINESE LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS

ZIMBABWE-HWANGE-CHINESE LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS

(220627) -- HWANGE, June 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese supervisor (L) communicates with an employee (R) through Shingirirai Alufasi's interpretation at the Zimbabwe Zhong Xing Electric Energy company in Hwange, Matebeleland North Province, Zimbabwe, on June 15, 2022. TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese language interpreters facilitate Zimbabwe-China mutual understanding (Photo by Tafara Mugwara/Xinhua)

ZIMBABWE-HWANGE-CHINESE LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS

ZIMBABWE-HWANGE-CHINESE LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS

(220627) -- HWANGE, June 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Shingirirai Alufasi (R, Front), a Chinese language interpreter, talks with his Chinese colleague at the Zimbabwe Zhong Xing Electric Energy company in Hwange, Matebeleland North Province, Zimbabwe, on June 15, 2022. TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese language interpreters facilitate Zimbabwe-China mutual understanding (Photo by Tafara Mugwara/Xinhua)

ZIMBABWE-HWANGE-CHINESE LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS

ZIMBABWE-HWANGE-CHINESE LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS

(220627) -- HWANGE, June 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Panashe Shayawabaya, a Chinese language interpreter, speaks through a walkie-talkie at a mining site in Hwange, Matebeleland North Province, Zimbabwe, on June 13, 2022. TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese language interpreters facilitate Zimbabwe-China mutual understanding (Photo by Tafara Mugwara/Xinhua)

ZIMBABWE-HWANGE-CHINESE LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS

ZIMBABWE-HWANGE-CHINESE LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS

(220627) -- HWANGE, June 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Panashe Shayawabaya, a Chinese language interpreter, speaks through a walkie-talkie at a mining site in Hwange, Matebeleland North Province, Zimbabwe, on June 13, 2022. TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese language interpreters facilitate Zimbabwe-China mutual understanding (Photo by Tafara Mugwara/Xinhua)