Russian investors will sign a contract with the government of Zimbabwe in April 2018, said the special adviser to the President of the African country, Christopher Mutsvangwa. It is reported portal Prensa Latina.

Speaking to the local press on March 27, Matsanga said that Russian companies are interested in gardening project in the area of Norton. During the winter season Russia is interested in buying African fruit and vegetables.

According to officials, these investments from Russia will be the second largest on the African continent since the funds invested in Egypt.

He noted that Zimbabwe has the potential in the agricultural sector, and the claims of the Russian side will expand the export of fruits and vegetables. District of Norton in Mashonaland West province abounds in water and is great for this enterprise.

According to Motswari, this project will be a step for the organization of agriculture in the country and the beginning of proper distribution of resources.

The African country is under the control of President Robert Mugabe since the beginning of 2000-ies has been subjected to sanctions by the US and the EU. In November 2017, the President was removed from power in a military coup.