China-Zimbabwe Exchange Center advances cultural, socio-economic development in local communities

STORY: China-Zimbabwe Exchange Center advances cultural, socio-economic development in local communities SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 15, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of children's paintings 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DONALD RUSHAMBWA, CZEC general manager 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZHAO KE, Chairman of China-Zimbabwe Exchange Center 4. various of children receiving stationery and food groceries STORYLINE: The China-Zimbabwe Exchange Center (CZEC) on Wednesday donated a consignment of food, stationery, and various art painting materials to the IAM Zimbabwe Trust Children's Home in Mbare, south of downtown Harare. After days of painting training, the children showcased their talents and produced various artworks that portrayed China-Zimbabwe cultures. Donald Rushambwa, CZEC general manager said their initiative aims to provide training to children, access to free education, and develop talents through art, and eradicate poverty within commun

ZIMBABWE-CHINA-FUNDED EXPANSION PROJECT-COMPLETION

ZIMBABWE-CHINA-FUNDED EXPANSION PROJECT-COMPLETION

(230811) -- HARARE, Aug. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An engineer works at his business stand in Mbare, south of Harare, Zimbabwe, on Aug. 8, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: China-funded power expansion project brings relief to Zimbabweans" (Xinhua/Tafara Mugwara)

ZIMBABWE-HOLIDAY TRAVEL-RESUMPTION

ZIMBABWE-HOLIDAY TRAVEL-RESUMPTION

(221226) -- HARARE, Dec. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People load luggage on top of a rural bus to go for Christmas in Mbare, Harare, Zimbabwe, Dec. 19, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: Holiday travel resumes as Zimbabweans return to pre-pandemic habits" (Photo by Shaun Jusa/Xinhua)

ZIMBABWE-HOLIDAY TRAVEL-RESUMPTION

ZIMBABWE-HOLIDAY TRAVEL-RESUMPTION

(221226) -- HARARE, Dec. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman sits inside a loaded rural bus going for Christmas in Mbare, Harare, Zimbabwe, Dec. 19, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: Holiday travel resumes as Zimbabweans return to pre-pandemic habits" (Photo by Shaun Jusa/Xinhua)

Holiday travel resumes in Zimbabwe

STORY: Holiday travel resumes in Zimbabwe DATELINE: Dec. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:21 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various buses, travelers, rank marshals loading bags on bus rooftop carriers, grocery vendors, and passengers 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Shona): FELISTAS MUSENGEZI, Passenger 3. various of a passenger holding a chicken, buses, and travelers 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Shona): HASHEM KAZEMBE, Passenger 5. various of people at the bus terminus 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Shona): FUNLESLEY KAMBEYA, Bus conductor 7. various of a vendor holding foreign currency money 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Shona) PATIENCE MOYANA, Vendor 9. various roadside boutiques with people shopping for Christmas clothing 10. SOUNDBITE 5 (Shona): LOICE GAZA, Customer 11. various of a vendor counting foreign currency money STORYLINE: Nearly three years into the pandemic, the holiday travel rush has resumed in Zimbabwe this Christmas season as many people go back to their home in rural areas to celebrate the holiday. At the Mbare Musika long-dist