Zimbabwe's Midlands Province Minister Owen Ncube and Matebeleland South Province Minister Albert Nguluvhe both welcomed China's zero-tariff policy for 53 African countries in an interview with CGTN's Zhang Meng at the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE).

Ncube said the economy of Midlands Province is driven by mining, agriculture and tourism, noting that new laws now require investors to prioritize mineral beneficiation over raw exports to drive local youth employment

Nguluvhe emphasized the importance of skills transfer and experience sharing with China. Recalling his first visit to China in 1985, he stressed that Zimbabwe seeks to learn from China's development path while tailoring strategies to local conditions. "We have the resources," he said. "What we need is the knowledge to add value to our raw materials."