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Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, is hosting the first-ever Zimbabwe-Zambia (Zim-Zam) Energy Projects Summit from today, November 18 to the 20th, 2024, an event poised to transform the energy landscape of both nations. Under the theme “Powering Zimbabwe and Zambia’s Sustainable Energy Future: Unlocking Opportunities in Renewables, Grid Modernization, and Energy Access,” the summit unites high-level representatives, […]
The Secretary of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment, Mr George Guvamatanga, has announced that non-wage budget support for November and December 2024 will be significantly constrained. This decision follows the recent 43% depreciation of the local currency against the US dollar, which has created a substantial mismatch between revenue inflows and local currency expenditures, severely […]
The Zimbabwe-Zambia (Zim-Zam) Energy Projects Summit will take place from November 18-20, 2024, in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, and could not be more timely. With the governments of both countries making innovative structural changes to make energy projects more bankable, appetite for investment is high. This is the opportunity to secure a more sustainable energy future […]
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, was abuzz with excitement and joy as it hosted the 2024 Regional World Children’s Day celebrations from November 15th to 17th. The event, held at Baobab Primary School, brought together children from seven Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries: Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The theme for this […]
The Africa Journalism Media Summit, from Wednesday brought together educators, media professionals, and leaders to discuss how journalism education can adapt to the challenges of the digital era. The summit, themed Reinventing Local Journalism in the Age of Disruption, focused on updating curricula to reflect the rapid technological changes in newsrooms and fostering stronger collaboration […]
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has returned to Zimbabwe after attending the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) in Azerbaijan, where he joined other Heads of State to address global climate change issues. He arrived at Robert Mugabe International Airport and was welcomed by Vice Presidents Dr. CG Chiwenga and Kembo Mohadi, along with other senior government officials. […]
The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) has resumed its pediatric heart surgery program after a five-year hiatus. In a statement on X, the ministry announced that ten children will undergo heart surgery at Parirenyatwa Hospital between November 11 and November 15, 2024. This program is a collaborative effort between MoHCC, the U.S.-based NGO […]
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) has been deployed to Namibia for the country’s general elections, set for November 27, 2024. This deployment aligns with Article 3 of the revised SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections (2021), which requires SADC to observe all general elections within member states. According to […]
At the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) held in Baku, Azerbaijan, President Emerson Mnangagwa underscored the urgent need for global action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change. The conference, which convenes nations and stakeholders from around the world, aims to address pressing climate issues, including the critical goal […]
The Miss Universe Zimbabwe board has expressed optimism and excitement for Sakhile Dube, who is representing Zimbabwe at the Miss Universe Competition in Mexico, hopeful that she will bring the title home. Upon arriving in Mexico, Colonel Miniyothabo Baloyi Chiwenga, Chairperson of the Miss Universe Zimbabwe board, conveyed their enthusiasm for Team Zimbabwe and urged […]