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Industry and Commerce Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu has commissioned the new Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) headquarters and a fleet of operational vehicles in a move expected to strengthen consumer rights enforcement and enhance market regulation across Zimbabwe. The investment is set to bolster the commission’s capacity to investigate complaints, curb unfair business practices and promote ethical […]
Vice President Kembo Mohadi yesterday commissioned the state-of-the-art Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Clinic in Gwanda, describing the facility as a major milestone in expanding access to quality healthcare and strengthening medical service delivery in Matabeleland South Province. Officially opening the clinic, VP Mohadi said the development represents a significant step towards improving healthcare accessibility for […]
Government has raised concern over the growing number of unregistered rehabilitation centres operating outside approved regulations in Bulawayo. Minister of State for Bulawayo Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Honourable Judith Ncube, said illegal rehabilitation facilities pose risks to patients and undermine standardised care. Speaking during a press conference on Monday, Minister Ncube said authorities will intensify […]
Zimbabwean sprinter Methembe Tshuma has successfully undergone surgery after suffering a fractured femur during the African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana. Zimbabwe Olympic committee confirmed that the operation was carried out at Ghana University Hospital on Monday and doctors indicated the procedure was successful. Tshuma sustained the injury during the men’s 200m semi-final after […]
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 […]
Zimbabwe’s Chief Justice Elizabeth Gwaunza has urged judges and legal practitioners to remain resolute in defending judicial independence, integrity, and professionalism as public scrutiny of the justice system intensifies. Speaking on the critical role of the judiciary in protecting democracy and the rule of law, Chief Justice Gwaunza said judicial officers must administer justice fairly, […]
The National Social Security Authority (NSSA) is moving closer to rolling out a maternity protection scheme for women in the informal sector, in what is being viewed as a major breakthrough for Zimbabwe’s social security and women’s welfare systems. The proposed programme, now in the final stages of approval, is designed to provide income support […]
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 […]
Zimbabwe’s stock market has recorded a dramatic surge in value, with total market capitalisation climbing 125 percent to US$8.55 billion in the first quarter of 2026, highlighting growing investor confidence in the country’s equity market. Figures for the period ending March 31 show a sharp rise from the US$3.8 billion recorded during the same period […]
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to officially open the Fourth National Education Summit Zimbabwe in Bulawayo later this month, as key stakeholders push for bold and practical reforms to modernise the country’s education sector. The four-day summit, scheduled for May 27 to 30 at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair grounds, will be held under the […]
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