By Own Correspondent| Russian billionaire, Mr Dmitry Mazepin arrived in the country (Sunday) for talks with the government this week about investment in Zimbabwe’s fertiliser industry.

One of the biggest producers of fertliser, Chemplex is reeling under financial challenges and its main investor, the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) recently announced plans to sell controlling stake in the company.

Responding to the proposed plan, Mr Mazepin arrived in the country on Sunday with his main mission being to inject fresh capital in the company subject to talks by the regulatory authorities including senior government officials this week.

“We shall see but I am really serious over the plan. Russia is ready to invest in the country,” noted Mr Mazepin, who is also the Chairperson of the Russia Zimbabwe Business Council.-StateMedia