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Message: [QUOTE="Nehanda, post: 27037, member: 2262"] Zimbabwe picked 12 major projects that could receive funding from China's $50 billion African support program. This money was promised at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation held last year to boost modernization across the continent. The selected projects include upgrading railway systems, creating digital infrastructure, and building government facilities. President Mnangagwa participated in this diplomatic event last September after receiving an invitation from President Xi Jinping. Plans call for completely revamping the National Railways with modern equipment. The country aims to launch phase one of a digital transformation initiative. Officials hope to construct both a new State House and five ministerial buildings at Mount Hampden's developing city center. Charles Prince Airport may undergo significant improvements to serve this area. Experts will study ways to enhance irrigation systems throughout farming regions. Rural communities stand to gain electricity access through solar power initiatives. The government plans to establish decentralized solar-powered food processing plants across agricultural areas. New farm equipment could spark small business growth in country districts. Sports facilities need attention, as the National Sports Stadium requires rehabilitation. Maintenance teams must care for the recently built Parliament structure. Transportation could improve with a proposed rail connection between Harare and Chitungwiza. Health officials included a project to fight schistosomiasis. Acting Foreign Affairs leader Mrs. Raphael Faranisi announced a third progress meeting scheduled for March 5, 2025. She requested that all ministries bring reports about projects started under agreements from the presidential visit. The meeting begins at 10 AM inside the Munhumutapa building. Each department must explain the current status of their specific initiatives and provide updates about funding proposals. The governments signed 17 different agreements during President Mnangagwa's visit to China. These covered diverse areas, including investment partnerships, economic development frameworks, and trade cooperation. Officials created special working groups focused on investment opportunities and removing trade barriers. They connected China's Belt and Road Initiative with Zimbabwe's Vision 2030 development strategy. Agricultural progress came through new rules allowing Zimbabwe to export avocados to Chinese markets. Both nations agreed to promote mining sector collaboration through formal channels. They established mutual legal assistance for criminal matters between their justice systems. Media organizations formed partnerships to share news and programming between countries. Animal and plant quarantine procedures received attention through official agreements. The countries exchanged formal letters regarding irrigation improvement studies. Railway management skills will improve through specialized training programs for Zimbabwe's workforce. [/QUOTE]

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