Top news items in major Zimbabwean media outlets

HARARE, April 4 (Xinhua) -- The following are news highlights in Zimbabwe's major media outlets on Wednesday.

-- Zimbabwe and China Tuesday signed Memoranda of Understanding that will expedite the country's socio-economic recovery under the new dispensation. The Minister of Finance and Economic Development Patrick Chinamasa signed agreements on economic and technical co-operation between the Chinese government and Zimbabwe. China's Minister of Commerce signed on behalf of his government. (The Herald)

--Home Affairs Minister Obert Mpofu has said it is the responsibility of the former First Family to provide security for its private assets, but said the government is ready to step in if called upon.

Grace Mugabe last week bemoaned the reduced number of security personnel accorded her family after she alleged gold panners had invaded her Mazowe farm.

She alleged the panners had destroyed irrigation equipment, and stolen laptops from her Mazowe orphanage, claims dismissed as false by the Home Affairs minister on Sunday. (NewsDay)

-- The Justice Ministry and the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) are yet to give President Emmerson Mnangagwa clear indications as to when the country is likely to go to elections, so that he proclaims the election date.

Opposition parties have been demanding signals from ZEC and government on when elections are likely and the "clear signposts" or roadmap to the polls, but as of Tuesday, those mandated with running the process were not sure. (NewsDay) Enditem