Chiwenga Arrives In Russia

May 19, 2026

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VP Chiwenga has arrived in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, for the Digital Industry of Industrial Russia (CIPR) conference.
The conference is a key Russian platform focused on industrial digitisation and digital economy development.
The summit emphasizes data-driven growth, industrial software solutions, and international technology cooperation.
Zimbabwe aims to accelerate its digital transformation agenda through participation in the event.
VP Chiwenga acknowledged Russia’s longstanding support for Zimbabwe.

Chiwenga events this year:

January 1 – 13: Acting Presidency Duty (Munhumutapa Building / State House, Harare)
January 2: Burial of Brigadier General (Rtd) Mathias Tizirai Ngarava (National Heroes Acre, Harare)

Late February: SADC Defense & Intelligence Briefings / Zambia Border Interface (Harare)
Late February: Interface with Evangelical and Indigenous Church Leadership Councils (Harare)
February 23 – 24: 2026 SADC Sustainable Energy Week (Elephant Hills Resort, Victoria Falls)

March 18 – 21: Cabinet-Mandated Economic Flagship Projects Tour (Dorowa Minerals, Sabi Star Lithium Mine, Verify Engineering, Green Fuel Ethanol Plant, Tanganda Tea Company, Ariston Holdings, Willowton Group, and Manica Boards and Doors; Manicaland Province)

April 10: Independence Torch Relay Launch and Memorial Ceremony (Zezane Assembly Point, Beitbridge, Matabeleland South)
Mid-April: Private Easter Triduum Commemorative Services (Harare & Mashonaland Central)
April 14: 10th Post-Cabinet Briefing Session (Cabinet Chambers, Harare)
April 15 – 17: Africa Chromium Week 2026 (Elephant Hills Hotel, Victoria Falls)
April 22: ZITF International Business Conference (Bulawayo)
April 23: 66th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF 2026) Official Opening Ceremony & Awards (Bulawayo)
April 25: Roman Catholic Church Gathering / The “King Hezekiah” Address (Murewa, Mashonaland East Province)

Early May: Medical Review and Specialized Health Itinerary (Singapore)
May 3: High-Level Diplomatic Strategy Session / Ramaphosa-Mnangagwa Interface (Precabe Farm, Kwekwe)
May 11 – 13: Presidential Swearing-In Ceremony for Yoweri Museveni (Kololo Independence Grounds, Kampala, Uganda)
May 17 – 19: 13th Session of the UN World Urban Forum Leaders’ Summit (Baku, Azerbaijan)