By Own Correspondent| President Emmerson Mnangagwa today met a Chinese delegation of over 60 business people who are in the country to explore investment opportunities.
President Mnangagwa said the benefits of Chinese investment in the country would see increased job creation, the benefits of which would soon trickle down to the ordinary citizens.
Said President Mnangagwa on his facebook post:
“Great meeting this morning with 60 Chinese businesspeople here to explore investment opportunities and to attend the China-Zimbabwe business forum.
Investment brings jobs. And while turning an economy around takes time, our international outreach is beginning to bear fruit, and the benefits will be felt by the Zimbabwean people!”
Citizens reacted to President Mnangagwa’s post calling on him to ensure that the Chinese investments benefits the country.
Said Wiriranai Mutizira, “Extensive research indicate that the Chinese, since time immemorial, have not brought any significant or positive development in Africa. So my question is, why do we have African leaders still turning to them for so called “developmental initiatives”?”
Llyod Stevie Gambiza, “Mr President dnt forget to tel investors to bank money in our local banks instead of crossing over to bank in Zambia sending everything bek to China.”
Linos Nyamuranga, “Word of advise Cde President. Those human beings are vultures…in fact you are surrounded. Before you even know it, you will be left with no flesh. Lets avoid another Chiadzwa debacle.”
Stevie Chiks, “Chinese investment will nevr bring an end 2 Zim cash crisis. Again Chinese pple rarely use local banks to bank their money. Again Chinese projects need to be supervised by locals kwete kuti vashande vega. Matsotsi.”
Grace Banda, “U are trying Mr President but becareful those people likes to overuse workers for there gain so long they get what they want they exploit and loot u hve to put measures to protect masses in employment please , loot all and go build China to a More Power house world class cities on Zimbabwe s expenses just be aware vanhu ava no living wage kuvasevenzi.”
Alex Gibson, “Hon. We have read and heard about a lot of news about Mega Deals, that’s gr8 and good news to listen to. My question is on the ACF deal with the Moti Group. How has it benefited Zimbabwe to date, how many total tons of Chrome have been produced and at what value was the Chrome sold? How much did the Zimbabwean government earn? Who are the locals partners in this JV?”
Watson Watungwa, “You are engaging with more thieves to finally finish of the country ,I see you guys have a big plan to leave the country with absolutely nothing ,what do Chinese invest in Zimbabwe besides brick moulding ,operating beer halls ,and selling poor quality goods and you give them iur minerals in exchange.you have brought them to assist you in rigging the election ,we are tired of you useless meetings and useless posting ,why don’t you keep your things for yourself.”
Brian Jengera, “Nothing tangible can come out from this gathering. Mega Chinese deals have been signed but no fruits by the of the day. It’s high time we look from somewhere other than China for investors. I see Chiwenga is also there,are you discussing arms deals?”
Rifilwe Baloyi, “Ma China havhure makambani ekuti vanhu vashande vanovhura ma shops ekutengesera junk ravo votora mari kuendesa kumusha kwavo. Ma shop avo anoshanda vanhu vaviri chete vanotambiriswa mari isingatenge chinhu. Tinoda vanhu vanovhura industry inogadzira zvinhu munyika kwete uwuyisa zvakagadzirwa kare zvichiuraya industry ne hupfumi wenyika.”