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Australia has passed legislation banning children under 16 from using social media, introducing the world’s toughest restrictions on platform access according to reports from BBC. The law, set to take effect within 12 months, will fine tech companies up to A$50 million ($32.5 million) for non-compliance. The ban targets platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, […]
The Sign Language Interpreter Trust (SLIT), a local organization, has condemned the alarming prevalence of gender-based violence (GBV) against women and girls with disabilities, drawing attention to the compounded barriers they face in seeking justice and support. According to Tsungirai Tsugira, Programs Manager at SLIT, women and girls with disabilities are at a significantly higher […]
The Mpilo One Stop Centre for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) was officially launched today by the Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Hon Monica Mutsvangwa, at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo. The event also marked the Provincial 16 Days of Activism Against GBV Commemorations. Minister Mutsvangwa highlighted the importance of […]
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has directed all fuel suppliers to comply with Statutory Instrument 150 of 2024, which mandates the blending of anhydrous ethanol with unleaded petrol for all petrol sold in the country. In a statement, the Petroleum (Mandatory Blending of Anhydrous Ethanol with Unleaded Petrol) (Amendment) Regulations, 2024 (No. 6), were […]
Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube is set to present the 2025 National Budget this afternoon at Mount Hampden in Harare. The event will be attended by economists, business leaders, and other key stakeholders. The 2025 National Budget, themed Building Resilience for Sustained Economic Transformation, focuses on youth empowerment and support […]
The government will deploy ambulances and emergency services at major highways and toll gates during the festive season to reduce road accident fatalities. The initiative is aimed at ensuring swift medical response for accident victims. This was announced by the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Felix Mhona, during the 8th Annual General Meeting of […]
The Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) has demanded a retraction from NewsDay following the publication of an article on published yesterday, titled “Mnangagwa turns to parallel structures.” The OPC asserts that the story falsely implies President Emmerson Mnangagwa is seeking to extend his tenure beyond the constitutional term limit. In a statement, the […]
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) is urging travelers to embrace the e-TIP application for obtaining Temporary Import Permits (TIPs) for foreign-registered vehicles. This digital platform, available on the ZIMRA website and Google Play Store, enables travelers to apply for import permits in advance, streamlining border processes and reducing congestion. First-time users can easily register, complete […]
President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to creating safe and decent workplaces, alongside infrastructure that supports women, youth, and urban communities. He made the pledge during the High-Level Structured Dialogue meeting held in Harare on recently. President Mnangagwa also highlighted the government’s efforts in rebuilding urban infrastructure, citing the reconstruction of Mbare […]
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on councillors to work diligently and become centres of excellence in their communities, setting high expectations for their role in shaping Zimbabwe’s future. His remarks were made at the Zimbabwe Local Government Association’s All Councillors Indaba held in Harare on Tuesday. In his address, President Mnangagwa encouraged councillors to collaborate […]
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