Source: Deputy President meets with Zimbabwean Vice-President | SAnews
Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Friday met with Dr Constantino Chiwenga, the First Vice-President of Zimbabwe.
The meeting took place at the Catalyst Hotel in Sandton on the sidelines of the Group of 20 (G20) Leaders’ Summit, which is scheduled to begin on Saturday, 22 November 2025, at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
According to the Deputy President’s Office, South Africa and Zimbabwe maintain strong and friendly relations that were established during the struggle against apartheid and colonialism.
Zimbabwe ranks as one of South Africa’s primary trading partners within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.
In 2024, South Africa exported R69.21 billion worth of goods and merchandise to Zimbabwe, an increase from R57.5 billion in 2023.
In terms of imports, South Africa brought in R5.4 billion worth of goods and merchandise from Zimbabwe in 2024, compared to R4.4 billion in 2023.
In addition, South Africa is one of the top investors in the Zimbabwean economy, with over 120 South African companies operating in various sectors, including mining, aviation, tourism, banking, property, retail, construction, and fast food.
“This meeting is important in the context of solidifying relations between South Africa and Zimbabwe, particularly trade and investment relations, and in advancing the strategic role of SADC at a regional level,” said Deputy President Mashatile. – SAnews.gov.za
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