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The Government of Zimbabwe has approved the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) Amendment Bill, aimed at curbing examination leakages, registration irregularities, and fraudulent practices within the education system. Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Dr. Jenfan Muswere, said the bill seeks to strengthen accountability and protect the integrity of Zimbabwe’s examinations. Minister of Primary […]
Vice President Constantino G.D.N. Chiwenga has called for an accelerated national transition to renewable energy, emphasizing its critical role in powering Zimbabwe’s economic development and ensuring long-term energy security. Addressing delegates at the 6th edition of the Renewable Energy Conference and Expo currently underway in Victoria Falls, Vice President Chiwenga highlighted the importance of adopting […]
The government is set to launch a Presidential Internet Scheme aimed at providing internet access to underserved rural communities across the country. The initiative was announced by the Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services, Honourable Tatenda A. Mavetera, during a recent post-cabinet briefing. Mavetera said the government will collaborate with private sector […]
The International Renewable Energy Conference & Expo 2025 officially opened at Elephant Hills Hotel in Victoria Falls, drawing global energy stakeholders, policymakers, and innovators under one roof to deliberate on sustainable energy solutions for the future. Delivering the welcome remarks at the high-level event was the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for […]
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 Grain Marketing Board (GMB) has announced the approved producer prices for the 2024/25 season, along with the 2025 winter wheat incentive price. Maize and traditional grains will be purchased at USD 376.48 per metric ton, soybeans at USD 580, and sunflowers at USD 668.98 per metric ton. The 2025 winter wheat incentive price is […]
Switzerland’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe, His Excellency Stephane Rey, has handed over an Art and Ecology piece to the Mayor of Bulawayo, Senator David Coltart, at Bulawayo City Hall. The artwork, created in collaboration between Harare-based and Bulawayo artists, symbolizes the city’s water challenges and highlights environmental sustainability. Ambassador Rey emphasized the importance of integrating art […]
The Ministry of Health and Child Care has warned the public against a fraudulent nursing recruitment scheme led by individuals posing as health officials. The scam, linked to a Sister Madya from the Outpatient Department and a Doctor Madyira, operates through WhatsApp number 0773815136. Victims are asked to provide personal details and pay a USD75 […]
Zimbabwe’s diplomatic outreach took a significant step forward as Honourable Professor Amon Murwira, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, engaged in a series of courtesy calls with ambassadors from Portugal, Australia, and Japan, fostering deeper bilateral relations in trade and investment. Minister Murwira met with His Excellency Mr. Rui Conclaves Monteiro, the Portuguese Ambassador […]
Advocate Jacob Mudenda, Speaker of the Parliament of Zimbabwe, has called on the nation’s youth to prioritize education as a crucial stepping stone toward leadership and national development. In a speech delivered during the launch of the Youth Parliament Model, Mudenda underscored the significance of education in shaping the country’s future, asserting that the youth […]
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