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Agronomist and Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA) chairman, Mr. Ivan Craig, has called on farmers to plant Altra early-maturity seed varieties and traditional hardy grains such as finger millet. Addressing climate change challenges, Mr. Craig emphasized the benefits of Altra high-yielding, early-maturing maize seed, which thrives in unpredictable weather conditions. Its fast maturity rate […]
The Office of the President and Cabinet’s Presidential and National Scholarships Department has dismissed circulating social media advertisements for scholarship programs, stating that it is yet to release its official scholarship advertisements for 2025. In a press statement, the department clarified that the viral advertisements, though seemingly from official sources, contain inaccurate and misleading information. […]
The Zimbabwe National Boxing and Wrestling Control Board (ZNBWCB) has called on stakeholders to register and renew their licenses for the 2025 season. According to a statement from the board, the licensing period began on the 3rd of January 2025, and will run until the 31st of March 2025. Categories of licenses available include boxers, […]
Zimbabwean delegates and representatives are attending the International Participants Meetings in Himeji, Japan, as part of preparations for Expo 2025 Osaka. The Zimbabwe Pavilion, led by Commissioner General Allan Majuru, will spotlight trade and tourism as key themes in the country’s exhibitions. The meetings bring together representatives from participating nations to finalize preparations and foster […]
The government has appointed renowned wildlife ecologist Professor Edson Gandiwa as the new Director-General of the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks). With over 20 years of experience in wildlife management, Gandiwa is a Professor of Wildlife Conservation and Management and a former Dean at Chinhoyi University of Technology. ZimParks spokesperson, Tinashe Farawo, confirmed […]
The President of the Pan African Parliament (PAP), Chief Fortune Charumbira, paid a courtesy visit to Hon. Prof. Amon Murwira, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. During their meeting, they addressed the PAP’s resolution to send a delegation of members of parliament from all five regions of the continent. In a recent address, […]
The Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening community engagement and amplifying the voices of citizens. In a statement issued by the organization, ZIMCODD emphasized that as it celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, it will continue to champion the social and economic rights of all Zimbabweans. The coalition […]
The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) has confirmed that the Old Mutual Top Ten Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) will be voluntarily terminated and delisted, effective January 17, 2025. ZSE Chief Executive Officer, Justin Bgoni, stated in a recent release that this decision follows a meeting held on December 12, 2024, where unit holders voted to dissolve […]
Chief Justice Luke Malaba has reiterated the judiciary’s dedication to ensuring access to justice for all, particularly for vulnerable groups, and highlighted the ongoing decentralization of Magistrates’ Courts into townships. Speaking at the official opening of the 2025 legal year on Monday, Chief Justice Malaba emphasized that access to justice is fundamental to an effective […]
President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has underscored the essential role of the opposition in ensuring that the government fulfills its mandate. Speaking during the recent Zimbabwe Legislators Precabe Farm tour in Kwekwe, the President highlighted the opposition’s responsibility to hold the ruling party accountable and correct its course when necessary. The President urged opposition leaders to […]
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