Author: Staff Reporter
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The participation of African women in leadership is essential for achieving lasting peace, protecting human rights, and driving sustainable development across the continent, according to the United Nations (UN) Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed. Speaking at the African Union (AU) Mission, Mohammed highlighted the critical role women play in fostering stability and progress, stressing that their […]
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat is hosting the inaugural Non-Tariff Barriers (NTB) Coordination Meeting in Accra, Ghana, to enhance collaboration with Regional Economic Communities (RECs) in addressing NTBs across Africa. Delegations from various countries are participating, sharing updates on NTB-related activities, and highlighting key achievements in efforts to mitigate these barriers. Discussions […]
The Common Market for East and Southern Africa (COMESA) Consumer Protection Committee wrapped up a crucial two-day conference in Port Louis, Mauritius, coinciding with World Consumer Rights Day. Led by Chairperson Mrs. Rose Mpofu, the committee addressed pressing consumer issues arising from the digital age and the drive for sustainability. From March 14th to 15th, […]
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) is implementing new export documentation requirements, effective this Monday, to bolster compliance and streamline trade. Exporters and clearing agents are now mandated to provide double-stamped consignment notes, waybills, bills of lading, Form No. 1, or equivalent documents, as proof of loading goods destined for export. This move reinforces Section 63(1) […]
A Ministerial Partnership Dialogue between the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the European Union (EU) commenced at the New Parliament Building in Mt Hampden, Harare yesterday. The high-level meeting has gathered key stakeholders to engage in discussions on critical issues of mutual interest, including peace and security, human and sustainable development, climate change, environment, […]
Zimbabwe has taken huge step towards enhancing its digital economy, hosting a three-day engagement visit as part of the Innovative Digital Economy and E-commerce for Transformation (IDECT) initiative. The project aims to bolster e-commerce, digital trade, and cross-border payment systems within the nation. The initiative, a collaboration between the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Reserve […]
Zimbabwe is taking proactive steps to ensure the sustainability of its agricultural sector in the face of climate change. Professor Orbet Jiri, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development, stressed the need for modern irrigation systems to address shifting rainfall patterns. Addressing the media, Professor Jiri acknowledged the […]
The Zimbabwean government, in partnership with French development agencies, has launched the ZimBee Project, an initiative aimed at increasing honey production, creating jobs, and enhancing food security across the country. The program, officially unveiled in Harare by Ambassador Albert Ranganai Chimbindi, Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Trade, is designed to empower local communities through […]
Zimbabwe and Sweden are set to strengthen cooperation in sustainable mining at the Swedish-Zimbabwean Sustainability in Mining Expo, scheduled for 21 March 2025 in Harare. The event will bring together policymakers, industry experts, and key stakeholders to discuss innovative solutions for responsible resource extraction and environmental conservation. Hosted by the Swedish Embassy in partnership with […]
Preparations for the 2025 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) are in full swing, with organisers reporting overwhelming interest from exhibitors. ZITF Board Chairman Busisa Moyo confirmed that this year’s edition, dubbed the “Blue Sapphire Edition,” celebrates 65 years of trade and investment excellence. Soeaking at a recent media briefing, Moyo highlighted that the theme, “Industrialization: […]
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