The first high ranking European Union official to visit Zimbabwe in 16 years Mr Neven Mimica is in Zimbabwe and currently holding a meeting with President Emmerson Mnangagwa at Munhumutapa building.

Mr Mimica is the EU International Cooperation and Development Commissioner and is expected to launch a number of projects that are being funded by the EU.

Vice President Retired General Constantino Chiwenga, Acting Minister of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services Ambassador Simon Khaya Moyo, Special Advisor to the President Ambassador Chris Mutsvangwa and the Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Dr Misheck Sibanda and other senior government officials are also attending the meeting.