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The Government has unveiled a new policy framework requiring all foreign investors and foreign-controlled entities operating in Zimbabwe’s small-scale gold mining sector to regularise their operations by January 1, 2027, in a move aimed at restructuring the industry and strengthening sustainable mining practices. Under the new measures, affected operators will be expected to transition from […]
Health authorities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are racing to trace 18 suspected Ebola patients who disappeared after an angry mob attacked and partially burned an Ebola treatment centre, heightening fears of a possible surge in infections. The attack unfolded on Friday night in the town of Mongbwalu, where furious residents stormed a treatment […]
President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko has called for a modern, disciplined and financially sustainable Botswana Defence Force (BDF), urging military leaders to embrace innovation, professionalism and strategic foresight in response to evolving global and regional security threats. Officially opening the 21st Botswana Defence Force Strategic Conference, President Boko described the gathering as a timely and […]
Zimbabwe Cricket is set for a major international assignment after confirming that Bangladesh will tour the country in June and July 2026 for an exciting multi-format series featuring one Test match, three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). The much-anticipated tour will mark Zimbabwe’s first home international engagement of 2026, presenting the […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has cancelled its pre-World Cup training camp in Kinshasa following a deadly Ebola outbreak in the eastern region of the country that has reportedly claimed more than 130 lives, forcing authorities to prioritise health and safety ahead of the global football showpiece. As concerns over the outbreak intensify, the […]
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has reaffirmed Zimbabwe’s commitment to partnering with the international community to develop sustainable housing systems and confront the growing challenges of rapid urbanisation. Addressing delegates during the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum 13 in Baku, Vice President Chiwenga said international collaboration is essential in designing modern, inclusive, and resilient […]
A rapidly escalating Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed at least 131 people, with authorities recording more than 513 suspected cases as the deadly virus spreads across multiple regions of the country. Health officials warn that the outbreak is expanding beyond initially affected areas, heightening fears of wider transmission and […]
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a US$4 million grant for Zimbabwe’s arrears clearance and international re-engagement programme, providing fresh momentum to the country’s drive to restore ties with global financial institutions and creditors. The funding, channelled through the Zimbabwe Arrears Clearance Dialogue Enhancement Project (ZACDEP), is expected to strengthen reform negotiations and […]
China has confirmed that United States President Donald Trump will visit the country from 13 to 15 May for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid ongoing tensions between the world’s two largest economies. The visit will be the first by a US president to China in nearly a decade and comes as both countries […]
Zimbabwe’s official gold reserves have risen to 4.4 tonnes, a milestone President Emmerson Mnangagwa says positions the country among Africa’s leading holders of state-backed gold reserves and reinforces efforts to stabilise the national economy. Addressing the ZANU PF Politburo during a briefing on the state of the economy, President Mnangagwa revealed that Zimbabwe now ranks […]
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