Zimbabwe: Local Assembly Plant Will Create Jobs, Boost Economic Growth

BELARUSIAN companies have become major suppliers of tractors, buses, trucks and fire-fighting equipment to Zimbabwe largely because of having the right vehicles and a willingness to enter into financial arrangements that allow buyers to pay over three years with low interest rates.

The strong political ties between the two countries helped build up the business, largely by oiling the processes, providing guarantees, opening doors and setting up programmes that tied in local authorities and…