Month: January 2025
The European Union Ambassador to Zimbabwe, His Excellency Jobst von Kirchmann, recently highlighted the importance of addressing gender-based violence (GBV) as a shared responsibility. Speaking at the #HeForShe campaign, Ambassador von Kirchmann acknowledged the ongoing efforts of local leaders, including Minister Monica Mutsvangwa, #TeamEurope, @UNZimbabwe, and others, in working towards the elimination of GBV. While […]
The Deputy Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Honourable Tongai Mnangagwa, hosted Emanuel Akot today , a passionate Pan-Africanist from Uganda, on a tour of the iconic Victoria Falls. During the visit, Minister Mnangagwa announced Akot’s appointment as Zimbabwe’s tourism ambassador. “Going forward, he is going to be Zimbabwe’s ambassador,” declared the minister, highlighting Akot’s […]
Finance and Economic Development Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, has praised Pro Plastics, a Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE)-listed manufacturer, for its successful retooling, which has been facilitated by key government policies. Minister Ncube highlighted Pro Plastics’ production of high-quality plastic pipes and fittings used in industries such as mining, construction, and agriculture. He noted that the […]
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has announced a 29-member provisional squad for the 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers. The squad, led by Head Coach Sithethelelwe “Kwinji 15” Sibanda, comprises four goalkeepers, seven defenders, eleven midfielders, and seven forwards drawn from local and international clubs. The goalkeeping department […]
Zimbabwe is set to partake at this year’s edition of Alternative Mining Indaba 2025 represented by Zimbabwe Law Association (ZELA) slated for the 3rd to the 6th of February 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. Michelle Chitando, the ZELA Climate change and Energy Program Lead mentioned the need for involvement of relevant stakeholders in these […]
The majestic town of Victoria Falls welcomed a passionate young visitor today—Emanuel Akot, an 11-year-old Pan-Africanist from Uganda. Akot, who refers to himself as the “President of the United States of Africa,” arrived on a mission to promote Pan-African ideals and foster cultural exchange across the continent. Expressing his delight upon reaching Victoria Falls, Akot […]
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has announced an upward review of toll fees at Beitbridge Border Post, with the new charges set to take effect on 1 February. Under the revised structure, motorcycles will be charged $6, while light vehicles will pay $28. Minibuses and coaches will now pay $41 and $85, respectively. Light goods […]
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has achieved significant progress in its efforts to combat corruption, successfully completing 470 cases in the past year. ZACC Chairperson Mr. Michael Reza shared in a recent media briefing that the commission processed and forwarded 343 cases to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for further legal action. Among its high-profile […]
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is hosting an Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government today in Harare, chaired by Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The summit will focus on the security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The meeting follows the SADC Organ Troika Summit held on January 28, 2025, chaired […]
The Office of the President convened a National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2) workshop yesterday in Kadoma, bringing together heads of ministries, departments, and agencies to align national priorities. Deputy Chief Secretary in the Office of the President, Reverend Paul Damasane, emphasized the crucial role of NDS2 in driving Zimbabwe’s economic growth. Set to begin in […]