By Ebi Kesiena
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged African countries to close knowledge gaps and encourage businesses from both Africa and China to enhance dialogue on trade and cooperation.
This he said, will help support modernization and growth across the continent.
Speaking at the 8th Conference of Chinese and African Entrepreneurs, President Mnangagwa emphasized the importance of bridging knowledge gaps to achieve economic progress in Africa. He highlighted Zimbabwe’s investment potential and called on Chinese businesses to explore opportunities in the country.
“To drive modernization, overall business, and economic growth in Africa, it is critically important that we continuously address knowledge gaps,” said President Mnangagwa.
He challenged both Chinese and African enterprises to scale up dialogue and engagement on trade, industrial, and value chain development, including in emerging sectors like robotics, virtual reality, 5G networks, blockchain technology, and artificial intelligence.
“This must ultimately close the modernization gap as we walk together side by side into a more prosperous Global South. Africa’s transition to contemporary skills and technological trends must be able to ride on the shoulders of Chinese enterprises that have gone ahead,” he added.
The President however noted that such synergies will lay the foundation for Africa and China to better understand each other and establish strong business partnerships that will enhance economic cooperation for mutual benefit.
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