Zimbabwe: Chinese in Massive Looting Zimbabwe's Minerals Chief Chiweshe


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A TRADITIONAL leader in Mashonaland Central province has in a rare show of bravery stood up and accused Chinese nationals in Zimbabwe of being behind massive looting of the country mineral resources. Chief Chiweshe, born Matthew Chitemamuswe also accused the Chinese nationals of abusing the role China played in the liberation struggle for an independent Zimbabwe, to take Zimbabwe for granted and loot its vast mineral resources including chrome and gold. He was speaking to journalists Saturday after a media tour of Mavuradonha Wilderness. The traditional leader questioned how a Chinese mining company, Afrochine, had been allowed by the government...