Zimbabwe and Belarus are deepening bilateral cooperation with a focus on food security and public health. The two governments are working together to modernise Harare’s grain storage facilities, a move expected to reduce post-harvest losses and strengthen the country’s strategic grain reserves.
The partnership also includes the supply of vaccines, with a longer-term plan to establish a vaccine manufacturing plant in Zimbabwe. This would enable local production of critical vaccines and reduce dependence on imports.
Officials from both nations have highlighted the importance of self-sufficiency in agriculture and healthcare. The grain storage modernisation is expected to improve efficiency and preserve harvests, while local vaccine manufacturing could enhance pandemic preparedness and routine immunisation coverage.
The collaboration aligns with Zimbabwe’s efforts to modernise key infrastructure and attract technical expertise from international partners. Further details on timelines and investment are expected in the coming months.