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Zimbabwean international telecommunications tycoon and billionaire, Mr Strive Masiyiwa, has reiterated the urgent need for African education systems to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) skills and related education into their curricula. Officiating at the Global AI Summit on Africa, Rwandan President Paul Kagame emphasised the importance of empowering the continent’s youth, strengthening cybersecurity, and investing in […]
The European Union has strongly condemned the latest tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, warning that the move poses a “major blow to the world economy.” The tariffs, which target key global exports, have sparked international concern, with China vowing swift retaliation against what it describes as an act of economic aggression. In a […]
African National Congress (ANC) Youth League President Collen Malatji has arrived in Zimbabwe for preparatory meetings ahead of the Africa Youth Congress Summit, set to take place from May 23 to 26. The summit will bring together young leaders from across the continent to deliberate on key issues affecting African youth. Speaking upon arrival at […]
Zimbabwe and Japan are set to deepen their bilateral relations at Expo 2025 Osaka, where Zimbabwe will showcase its rich cultural diversity and explore opportunities to attract foreign investment. Speaking during a meeting with Zimbabwe’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Honourable Amon Murwira, Japan’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe, His Excellency Shinichi Yamanaka, emphasized his […]
UNAIDS Deputy Executive Director Achrekar Angeli has emphasized the need to address systemic racism as a crucial step in ending the AIDS epidemic as a public health issue. Speaking at the 58th United Nations Human Rights Council, Angeli stressed that tackling structural inequalities is essential to combatting AIDS effectively. She further highlighted that efforts to […]
Southern African Development Community (SADC) Chairperson, President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, has called for heightened intervention efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as the security crisis continues to escalate. Speaking at a virtual joint summit of SADC and the East African Community (EAC) yesterday, President Mnangagwa acknowledged that, despite ongoing efforts by both regional […]
On Saturday, March 22, 2025, WWF Zimbabwe, in partnership with Friends of the Environment, Forestry Commission, Environmental Management Agency, and other conservation-driven organizations, hosted the Earth Hour 2025 celebration at Chidobe in Hwange District. This year’s theme, “Give an Hour for Water,” emphasized the importance of protecting the planet’s precious water resources. The event aimed […]
The participation of African women in leadership is essential for achieving lasting peace, protecting human rights, and driving sustainable development across the continent, according to the United Nations (UN) Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed. Speaking at the African Union (AU) Mission, Mohammed highlighted the critical role women play in fostering stability and progress, stressing that their […]
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat is hosting the inaugural Non-Tariff Barriers (NTB) Coordination Meeting in Accra, Ghana, to enhance collaboration with Regional Economic Communities (RECs) in addressing NTBs across Africa. Delegations from various countries are participating, sharing updates on NTB-related activities, and highlighting key achievements in efforts to mitigate these barriers. Discussions […]
A Ministerial Partnership Dialogue between the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the European Union (EU) commenced at the New Parliament Building in Mt Hampden, Harare yesterday. The high-level meeting has gathered key stakeholders to engage in discussions on critical issues of mutual interest, including peace and security, human and sustainable development, climate change, environment, […]
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