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Happiness Zengeni and Tinashe Makichi Zimbabwe's economic fortunes are set to change dramatically once it is admitted into an exclusive group of countries being targeted by China for investment.   International Co-operation Centre-National Development Reform Commission of China director-gener . . .

 Major plans are underway to boost the capacity of micro, small and medium-sized enterprise players to enable them leverage on the African Growth and Opportunities Act (Agoa) through exports to the US market.   Experts say that despite the recent Agoa Extension and Enhancement Act of 201 . . .

 Four industrial parks in Ethiopia will be constructed in the next two years that will cost US$ 2bn, a senior government official has confirmed.   Trade and industry State Minister Tadesse Haile confirmed that the concerned people have finalized on the inspection of four more parks in th . . .

 Consortium investors from Tianjin, Northern China have pledged to establish an international procurement centre in Livingstone to facilitate the buying and export of Zambian products to China and possible markets.   A business delegation which is in Zambia to explore investment opportun . . .

The Arki Mineral Water Bottling Factory constructed at a cost of 40 million Birr was inaugurated last Saturday. It has created permanent job opportunities for 110 citizens.   Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Industry State Minister Dr. Alemu Sime said that the industry and service secto . . .