Serbia, Zimbabwe sign Cooperation pact

Zimbabwe and Serbia signed a cooperation pact, ushering in a new chapter of friendship based on mutual respect, according to NewsDay. The friction: the pact aligns with Zimbabwe's strategy to strengthen ties with non-Western nations, but may strain relations with the EU. The core vulnerability: such agreements often yield limited tangible economic benefits for Zimbabwe, and the country must ensure that the pact translates into concrete investments, trade, or technical assistance rather than remaining a symbolic gesture.