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The Ministry of Health and Child Care, in partnership with CordAid and the World Bank, has officially concluded a transformative five-year project aimed at revitalising rural health infrastructure across Zimbabwe. With an investment of US$3.6 million, the project upgraded 25 hospitals in remote and underserved districts, significantly strengthening diagnostic capacity, enhancing patient safety, and modernising […]
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Professor Amon Murwira, has emphasized the critical need to speed up the implementation of agreements made within the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Speaking on the sidelines of the FOCAC meeting recently, Minister Murwira highlighted the importance of moving beyond discussions to practical outcomes. He stated that the […]
SADC Finance and Investment Ministers have stressed the urgent need to support young entrepreneurs, highlighting access to capital as a key barrier. They discussed establishing National Venture Funds to empower youth and harness the region’s demographic advantage. At the close of the two-day Committee of SADC Finance and Investment Ministers and Peer Review Panel in […]
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has moved to calm public concerns regarding the availability and usage of the new local currency, ZiG, particularly in areas outside of Harare. In a statement, RBZ assured the transacting public that ZiG cash availability has improved lately. According to the Reserve Bank, the proportion of local currency settlements […]
A 22-year-old man from Plumtree has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for raping an 18-year-old woman in a disturbing home invasion incident last month. According to the National Prosecuting Authority, crime took place on the night of 15 May 2025, when the man broke into the victim’s home at around 11 PM, using […]
Zimbabwe’s microfinance institutions have been urged to strengthen their cybersecurity frameworks to protect client data and ensure digital safety. Speaking at the 3rd Microfinance Technology Summit in Harare, ICT Minister Tatenda Mavetera called on MFIs to comply with national cybersecurity standards, appoint Data Protection Officers, and train staff regularly. The summit, hosted by ZAMFI in […]
A 32-year-old Hwange man has been fined and banned from driving after fatally hitting a pedestrian with his car late last year. The court heard that the incident occurred on December 11, 2024, when Emmanuel Mudeya was driving alone at approximately 65 km/h, slightly over the 60 km/h limit, on a local road. According to […]
The government, through the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development, has provided an update on ongoing road rehabilitation works across Matabeleland, focusing on the Bulawayo-Nkayi Road, the Bulawayo–Victoria Falls Road, and the Old Gwanda Road. Speaking on the sidelines of a donation event at Gwanda Provincial Hospital by the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) and […]
Zimbabwe has been selected to host the Third United Nations Women in Tourism Regional Congress in 2026, following a successful bid at the 68th UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa meeting held in Nigeria. In a second major achievement, Zimbabwe was also elected Vice President of the 26th UN Tourism General Assembly, set for November […]
Harare, Zimbabwe – The annual King’s Birthday Party in Harare this week served as a vibrant platform to underscore the deepening partnership between Zimbabwe and the United Kingdom, celebrating not only diplomatic ties but also the rich tapestry of people-to-people connections. The event, hosted by the British Embassy, brought together a diverse group of dignitaries, […]
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