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Zimbabwe lost $1.5 billion in tax revenue between 2020 and 2024 due to the expansion of the informal sector, according to the World Bank Zimbabwe Public Finance Review. The report attributes this loss to strict business formalisation policies, which have driven many small businesses into the informal sector. It warns that unless these policies are […]
The Presidential War Veterans Fund is set to be launched in Matabeleland North on 6 March at Ndalinyoka Shopping Centre, Ward 18, Tinde Manzasiya Village, at the homestead of Cde Malibamba. The initiative, introduced by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, aims to support and empower war veterans through interest-free loans totaling US$150,000. The event will be officiated […]
The world yesterday marked World Wildlife Day, a global event aimed at raising awareness on the conservation of the planet’s flora and fauna. According to the United Nations, this year’s commemoration highlights the importance of innovative financing in wildlife conservation to secure a sustainable future for both people and the environment. The World Meteorological Organization […]
Zimbabwe is working to boost its fish production to meet the Southern African Development Community (SADC) target of 6.7 kilograms per capita. Currently, the country’s fish consumption stands at 3.72 kilograms per capita, prompting efforts to expand the fisheries and aquaculture industry. To achieve this, the government plans to support existing fish farmers while encouraging […]
The Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe (TSCZ) has issued a stern warning to the public regarding the dangers of crossing flooded rivers and bridges, as this risky behavior can be fatal for both adults and children. According to the TSCZ’s Media and Corporate Communication Officer, Mrs. Lucy Kuwandira-Mapfumo, the powerful currents in flooded rivers can […]
Government officials have been called upon to strengthen their collaboration with traditional leaders, recognizing their vital role as custodians of cultural heritage and their deep understanding of local community needs. Speaking at a heritage training seminar held at a local venue in Bulawayo, Minister of State and Provincial Affairs for Matabeleland North, Richard Moyo, emphasized […]
The Ministry of Local Government and Public Works has expressed its deepest condolences to those affected by the devastating rain-induced disasters that have swept across Zimbabwe. In a statement released by Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Daniel Garwe, the government acknowledged the damage to critical infrastructure, including hospitals and schools, as well as […]
A Cuban delegation, led by Hon Esteban Lazo Hernandez, the President of the National Assembly of People’s Power, has arrived in Zimbabwe in celebration of 45 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The delegation was warmly welcomed by the Speaker of Parliament, Hon Advocate J.F.N Mudenda. Today, the delegation will pay a courtesy […]
Zimbabwe is set to host the Ordinary Council of Ministers of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) from March 12-14, 2025, in Harare. The meeting will be chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Honorable, Professor Amon Murwira. The agenda will focus on key areas such as economic integration, infrastructure development, and […]
The National Social Security Authority (NSSA) has officially handed over Ekusileni Hospital to the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) for use as a specialist teaching hospital under its Faculty of Medicine. The handover ceremony, held at the hospital, was attended by government officials, NSSA representatives, and NUST leadership. The Ministry of Health and […]
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