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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 […]
Zimbabwe’s Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Zhemu Soda, yesterday met senior officials from China’s National Radio and Television Administration in Beijing to discuss cooperation aimed at modernising Zimbabwe’s media sector. The meeting took place at the Academy for International Business Officials (AIBO) on the sidelines of a specialised media development seminar attended by […]
US President Donald Trump has warned that the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is now on “massive life support” after rejecting Tehran’s latest peace proposal amid rising tensions in the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz. Speaking at the White House, Trump described the ceasefire as “unbelievably weak,” claiming Iran’s latest response failed […]
Zimbabwe has officially opened its national pavilion at the prestigious Venice Biennale in Venice, reinforcing the country’s growing presence on the global contemporary arts stage. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Nicholas Moyo said Zimbabwe’s continued participation at the international showcase reflects Government’s commitment to […]
Zimbabwe and Botswana have intensified regional cooperation in animal health after successfully vaccinating more than 72,000 cattle in a joint foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) control campaign conducted in Matabeleland South. The five-day cross-border exercise brought together veterinary teams from both countries to contain the spread of the highly contagious livestock disease in districts considered vulnerable because […]
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