Zimbabwe's president commends SZ-made autos

Video and photos by Lin Jianping

The president of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, was very interested in BYD Co.’s diverse range of new energy vehicles (NEVs) and inquired about their availability during his visit to the Shenzhen-based giant’s headquarters in Pingshan District on Friday.

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa experiences a BYD new energy vehicle during a visit to the Shenzhen-based giant’s headquarters in Pingshan District on Friday. He led a delegation to Shenzhen from Thursday to Saturday to learn about the city’s development and achievements in scientific and technological innovation. 

Mnangagwa led a delegation to Shenzhen from Thursday to Saturday to learn about the city’s development and achievements in scientific and technological innovation. Shenzhen is the first stop on his China tour.

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa leads a delegation on a tour of BYD's headquarters in Pingshan, Shenzhen.

On the morning of Friday, Mnangagwa and his delegation visited BYD’s showroom and were provided with a comprehensive overview of the company, including its history, technological innovations, and global business footprint.

Mnangagwa was impressed by BYD’s core NEV technologies and wide range of brands, including the Yangwang and Fang Cheng Bao.

Zimbabwean President Mnangagwa admires a miniature model of BYD's luxury sport-utility vehicle, the Yangwang U8, presented by BYD Chairman Wang Chuanfu.

As a gesture of goodwill, BYD chairman Wang Chuanfu presented Mnangagwa with a miniature model of Yangwang U8, BYD’s luxury sport-utility vehicle.

In recent years, Zimbabwe and Shenzhen have held exchanges and collaborated across various sectors. In March, the Zimbabwean Government released the Smart Zimbabwe 2030 Master Plan, envisioning the establishment of an inclusive digital society.

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa leads a delegation on a tour of BYD's headquarters in Pingshan, Shenzhen.

Mnangagwa is keen to learn from Shenzhen’s expertise in smart city development and anticipates future opportunities for collaboration.