President Mnangagwa met Belarus officials on Tuesday for deal signings in Minsk. Deputy Minister Sheila Chikomo asked lawmakers to approve a plan to guard Belarus' business money in Zimbabwe. The parliament must decide before May 31 next year. The president already put his name on this paperback in 2023. Parliament members from his party strongly support the idea.
Opposition lawmakers spoke against the agreement during the session. Edwin Mushoriwa said the timing matched up with the president's trip abroad. He asked about trade numbers between the two countries. Another lawmaker, Corban Madziwanyika, claimed Zimbabwe would only buy finished goods like tractors. Mutsa Murombedzi warned that lawmakers should not just stamp papers from government leaders. She asked everyone to wait before making a final decision.
Opposition lawmakers spoke against the agreement during the session. Edwin Mushoriwa said the timing matched up with the president's trip abroad. He asked about trade numbers between the two countries. Another lawmaker, Corban Madziwanyika, claimed Zimbabwe would only buy finished goods like tractors. Mutsa Murombedzi warned that lawmakers should not just stamp papers from government leaders. She asked everyone to wait before making a final decision.
