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Zimbabwe has taken huge step towards enhancing its digital economy, hosting a three-day engagement visit as part of the Innovative Digital Economy and E-commerce for Transformation (IDECT) initiative. The project aims to bolster e-commerce, digital trade, and cross-border payment systems within the nation. The initiative, a collaboration between the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Reserve […]
Zimbabwe is taking proactive steps to ensure the sustainability of its agricultural sector in the face of climate change. Professor Orbet Jiri, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development, stressed the need for modern irrigation systems to address shifting rainfall patterns. Addressing the media, Professor Jiri acknowledged the […]
The Zimbabwean government, in partnership with French development agencies, has launched the ZimBee Project, an initiative aimed at increasing honey production, creating jobs, and enhancing food security across the country. The program, officially unveiled in Harare by Ambassador Albert Ranganai Chimbindi, Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Trade, is designed to empower local communities through […]
Zimbabwe and Sweden are set to strengthen cooperation in sustainable mining at the Swedish-Zimbabwean Sustainability in Mining Expo, scheduled for 21 March 2025 in Harare. The event will bring together policymakers, industry experts, and key stakeholders to discuss innovative solutions for responsible resource extraction and environmental conservation. Hosted by the Swedish Embassy in partnership with […]
Preparations for the 2025 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) are in full swing, with organisers reporting overwhelming interest from exhibitors. ZITF Board Chairman Busisa Moyo confirmed that this year’s edition, dubbed the “Blue Sapphire Edition,” celebrates 65 years of trade and investment excellence. Soeaking at a recent media briefing, Moyo highlighted that the theme, “Industrialization: […]
ZANU PF National Chairperson warns against misusing conference resolutions ZANU PF National Chairperson,Comrade Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri,has cautioned party members against exploiting last year’s National People’s Conference resolutions to create divisions within the party. Speaking at the ZANU PF headquarters in Harare, attended by ZANU PF members, Ministers of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution and Provincial […]
At the 69th Commission for the Status of Women (CSW69) in New York, Zimbabwe’s Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Hon. Monica Mutsvangwa, spotlighted the country’s significant achievements in promoting gender equality and empowering women. Mutsvangwa emphasized Zimbabwe’s commitment to advancing gender equality through key initiatives, including the implementation of the […]
Banc ABC Microfinance Managing Director, James Wadi, has called for lower tax rates to improve compliance and widen Zimbabwe’s tax base. Speaking at the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) Business Economic Outlook, he compared tax systems across Africa, noting that countries with lower tax rates, such as Mauritius, tend to experience better compliance. Wadi suggested […]
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has announced the withdrawal of all military forces from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Speaking during a virtual SADC Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government, SADC Chairperson, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, emphasized that while troops will be pulled out, the regional bloc remains committed to ensuring political […]
Hon. Prof. Dr. Amon Murwira warmly welcomed Hon. Phenyo Butale, Botswana’s Minister of International Relations, who paid a courtesy call on the sidelines of the SADC Council of Ministers meeting which took place yesterday in Harare. Their discussions centered on strengthening bilateral ties, fostering deeper collaboration in industrialization and trade, and leveraging the strong historical […]
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