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Harare is set to host Finance and Health Ministers from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) from July 2 to 3 for a high-level meeting aimed at addressing the region’s growing health financing challenges amid declining donor support. The strategic gathering, being hosted by the Government of Zimbabwe in collaboration with the SADC Secretariat, […]
Zimbabwe is intensifying efforts to attain fertiliser self-sufficiency through expanded local manufacturing, a strategic move aimed at reducing import dependence, strengthening food security and driving industrial growth. At the centre of the initiative is the construction of a state-of-the-art fertiliser manufacturing plant in Norton, where specialised equipment sourced from China is currently being delivered ahead […]
Air Zimbabwe is set to make a significant return to the international aviation market with the resumption of direct flights between Harare and London on 1 July, marking the restoration of the route after a 14-year suspension. The national airline announced that the service will operate under an Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance (ACMI) agreement […]
South Africa’s hopes of having influential midfielder Themba Zwane available for their crucial Round of 32 FIFA World Cup encounter against Canada have suffered a major blow after FIFA rejected an appeal by the South African Football Association, confirming the player’s three-match suspension. The ruling means Zwane will miss Sunday’s knockout-stage fixture, depriving South Africa […]
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has received credentials from Ambassador-Designate Sergei Berdnikov of the Russian Federation during a ceremony held at State House in Harare, signalling a renewed drive to strengthen bilateral relations and expand economic cooperation between the two nations. Speaking after presenting his credentials, Ambassador Berdnikov said Moscow and Harare are committed to building on […]
Zimbabwe is strengthening its position as a key regional gateway through sustained investments in transport infrastructure, ICT and meteorological services aimed at deepening connectivity, trade and economic integration within the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Speaking at the official opening of the SADC Cluster Meeting in Bulawayo on Thursday, Bulawayo Metropolitan Province Minister of State […]
The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) is on track to fully settle the remaining US$11.6 million owed to the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) by December 2026, bringing to a close the repayment of a landmark US$206 million loan that financed the rehabilitation of the strategic Plumtree–Mutare Highway. The achievement marks a significant milestone […]
South Africa’s national football team, Bafana Bafana, have etched their name into the history books after securing a maiden qualification to the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Korea Republic in their final Group A match on Wednesday. A decisive second-half strike from Thapelo Maseko proved enough to hand […]
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is stepping up efforts to expand intra-regional trade and accelerate industrialisation as the bloc seeks to build a more resilient, self-reliant and competitive regional economy. Addressing the media during a post-Cabinet briefing, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister said increasing trade among member states remains a key priority for […]
Transparency International Zimbabwe (TIZ) has welcomed the gazetting of the Whistle-Blowers and Witness Protection Bill, 2026, describing it as a landmark development in Zimbabwe’s efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability and the fight against corruption. Marking World Whistleblower Day, the anti-corruption watchdog said the proposed legislation demonstrates growing recognition of the vital role played by whistleblowers […]
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