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The Government has announced a package of customs concessions for Zimbabweans returning from South Africa, allowing eligible citizens to import personal property and one motor vehicle under duty relief measures aimed at easing their reintegration into society. The intervention follows recent disturbances in South Africa that have prompted the return of thousands of Zimbabweans, with […]
Zimbabwe and Belarus have advanced discussions on a proposed joint veterinary vaccine and pharmaceutical manufacturing partnership, marking a significant step towards strengthening the country’s animal health sector and reducing dependence on imported products. Officials from the two countries have presented a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that sets out a framework for cooperation in the […]
Zimbabwe is intensifying efforts to strengthen national food security by targeting a 450,000-metric-tonne Strategic Grain Reserve (SGR) ahead of a forecast Super El Niño weather phenomenon that could threaten agricultural production across the region. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, , said Government is implementing a comprehensive grain […]
Zimbabwe’s drive towards sustainable energy development received a major boost after ZimGreenCo and Dolcin Trading signed a landmark 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a 50-megawatt solar power plant near Chegutu. The agreement marks a significant milestone for the country’s independent power producer (IPP) sector and is expected to accelerate private sector participation in renewable […]
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, […]
Prominent businessman and philanthropist Dr Kudakwashe Tagwirei, through the Bridging Gaps Foundation, has pledged US$1 million towards the repatriation of Zimbabweans seeking to return home amid rising anti-migrant tensions in South Africa. The contribution is expected to provide critical support for transport and logistical arrangements for an estimated 20,000 Zimbabweans wishing to return to the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Farmers across the country have been urged to adopt proactive livestock management strategies as winter grazing conditions continue to deteriorate, threatening animal health and productivity. Speaking to farmers, ADAS Chief Director Mrs Magwenzi warned that natural pastures have become scarce and are of declining nutritional value, making supplementary feeding essential for sustaining healthy and productive […]
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