The Chinese model of investment in Zimbabwe: what is the possible impact to the economy?.

Abstract

This research seeks to find out the model of Chinese investment in Zimbabwe and how it possibly impacts the Zimbabwean economy represented by variables such as employment, production, trade balance and tax revenue. The period under consideration is from 2009 up to 2019. The main objectives are finding out the model of Chinese investment, examining if the Chinese model of investment impacts positively on the Zimbabwean economy and finding out whether or not Chinese businesses are thriving in a turbulent Zimbabwean business environment. The mixed method approach of using both quantitative and qualitative data was used in an attempt to answer research questions. Analyses of relationships using Correlations, Regression and decoding qualitative data was done. The results show that the model of Chinese investment used in Zimbabwe is similar to the one used in other African countries like Angola and the Chinese model of investment positively affects the Zimbabwean economy. The engagement of China and Zimbabwe in terms of investment therefore denotes a mutual benefit between the two states. However, from qualitative data there is need to look at the employment model used by the Chinese investors