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President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is also the current Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), has arrived in Gaborone, Botswana, where he will pay an official visit to the SADC Secretariat Headquarters. During his visit, President Mnangagwa will engage with SADC Secretariat staff, meet and address them alongside Botswana President Duma Boko. The President’s […]
President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa yesterday welcomed the Director-General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Miss. Amy Pope, to State House in Harare. This historic visit marks the first time an IOM Director-General has visited Zimbabwe in 73 years. The visit also coincided with International Immigration Day, highlighting the importance of migration management and cooperation […]
The Southern Africa Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF) is currently hosting its 56th Plenary Assembly in Livingstone, Zambia. The event, themed “Leveraging Technology and Innovation for Smart, Inclusive and Responsive Parliaments in the SADC Region,” is focused on exploring the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to revolutionize parliamentary functions. By integrating AI into parliamentary processes, […]
The Government of Zimbabwe has acknowledged the Enhancement of Governance and Enabling Environment (EGEE-ICT) programme as a vital initiative for promoting ICT growth and development in Africa. This was revealed by Dr. Beaular Chirume, Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of ICT, Postal and Courier Services, in a speech delivered at the Rainbow Hotel in Victoria […]
Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry of Zimbabwe has been awarded the prestigious Most Outstanding Ministry Award at the Legacy Empowerment Awards 2024 during its second roadshow at Cresta Grande Hotel in Capetown, South Africa Through initiatives like the Domestic Tourism Campaign ZimBho, the Traditional Cookout Competition, and vital infrastructure upgrades, the ministry has boosted […]
The United States Embassy and the National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe (NMMZ) have celebrated the successful completion of a project to digitize the Museum of Human Sciences’ collection. The project, funded by the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP), involved the development of a cloud-based database to manage and share the at-risk collections […]
French President Emmanuel Macron has accepted Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s resignation following a vote of no confidence in parliament. For the first time in modern French history, the prime minister has only served three months in office. On 4 December, the National Assembly of France passed a vote of no confidence in Michel Barnier’s government: […]
Namibia’s President-elect, Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah, has pledged to drive economic development and empower human capital in the country. Speaking in Windhoek yesterday, Ndaitwah expressed gratitude to the Namibian people for trusting her with the presidency and assured them of her commitment to the country’s development. She further vowed to continue the legacy of the late […]
Africa has reported 14,669 lab-confirmed Mpox cases and 55 deaths in 2024, according to Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa. In a statement, Moeti said Africa is seeing positive signs of containment, but emphasized challenges persist, and vigilance is still needed. Dr. Moeti noted that since October 2024, the Republic of Congo, Gabon, […]
The Electoral Commission of Namibia has officially released the final results of the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections. The ruling SWAPO party has secured 51 out of 96 seats in the National Assembly, while the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) claimed 20 seats. In the presidential race, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah from SWAPO won decisively, obtaining […]
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