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Zimbabwe is set to benefit from a US$76 million investment aimed at enhancing agricultural research and capacity development to address climate change. The funding, part of a new Africa-Australia partnership for climate-responsive agriculture, will support Zimbabwe and other African countries in combating food insecurity and building climate resilience. The program, delivered by the Australian Centre […]
Presidential and Devolution Permanent Secretary Tafadzwa Muguti has announced intensified government efforts to tackle smuggling, including deploying drones at border posts. Speaking during a tour of the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) warehouse in Bulawayo on Thursday, Muguti highlighted the smuggling challenges the country is facing and emphasized that the government is taking stringent measures to […]
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has commended the media for respectfully honouring the legacies of national heroes Ambassador John Shumba Mvundura, Retired Major General Solomon Siziba, and Chakazha Chimutengwende. Speaking at their triple burial at the National Heroes Acre yesterday, Acting President Chiwenga expressed gratitude for the media’s role in portraying the heroes in a dignified […]
The Minister of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion, Professor Mthuli Ncube, has raised alarms over the potential impact of the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) on the country’s HIV/AIDS funding. Minister Ncube emphasized that Zimbabwe receives over $200 million annually from the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), […]
Zimbabwe is showcasing its tourism potential at the Feria Internacional de Turismo (FITUR) 2025, running from January 22 to 26 in Madrid, Spain. The country’s participation, spearheaded by the Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Barbara Rwodzi, aims to position Zimbabwe as a top destination in the Spanish-speaking and European markets. The Zimbabwean delegation includes […]
Today, the Ministry of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, in partnership with the British Council, officially launched the Action Plan for the Anti-Piracy Strategy aimed at safeguarding Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs). The launch, held under the theme ‘Unlocking the Value of IP for Creative and Cultural Activities,’ marks a pivotal step towards addressing piracy […]
Minister of Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services, Jenfan Muswere, has affirmed the legality of the proposal to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term, emphasizing its alignment with Zimbabwe’s Constitution. In a statement, Muswere explained that the motion will follow constitutional processes and is not solely driven by ZANU PF but reflects cross-party support from parliamentarians representing […]
Acting President and Vice President CDGN Chiwenga has expressed condolences following the passing of Cde Justice Mupamhanga, Deputy Chief Secretary for Monitoring and Evaluation in the Office of the President and Cabinet. In a statement issued Wednesday by the Department of Presidential Communications, Chiwenga hailed Mupamhanga as a “fireball,” “workhorse,” and “go-getter,” who executed his […]
The Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) has called on media practitioners to uphold accuracy and neutrality in their reporting following NewsDay’s front-page story, “Churches Trash ED2030 Plan.” In a statement, the OPC criticized the article as misleading and inciteful, arguing that it distorts a statement from the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD). […]
The Nurse Council of Zimbabwe (NCZ) has announced a new regulation making tax clearance mandatory for all nurses seeking registration. In a statement, the NCZ outlined that nurses will now be required to present a tax clearance certificate as part of their registration process. This includes the renewal of practicing certificates, which will only be […]
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