National News
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President Emmerson Mnangagwa has congratulated Dr. Navin Ramgoolam on his recent election as Prime Minister of Mauritius. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the president applauded the peaceful and transparent electoral process in Mauritius, noting it as a strong example of democratic values in the region. He conveyed his message on behalf of Zimbabwe and […]
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Nick Mangwana, has urged ministry officials to pursue innovation and broaden their achievements beyond the ministry’s current mandate. Mangwana made the remarks yesterday during the Ministry’s Strategic Planning Review Workshop,in Masvingo. Addressing officials at the workshop, Mangwana emphasized the importance of a forward-thinking approach […]
The Zimbabwe Army National Inter-Formation Games began today at White City Stadium, bringing together 1,260 participants who will compete across various sports including soccer, netball, lawn tennis, table tennis, darts, snooker, boxing, volleyball, basketball, tug of war, and athletics until the event concludes on November 19, 2024. During the opening ceremony, Colonel Collen Ncube, Commander […]
Zimbabwe aspires to transition from a mere supplier of raw minerals to a key player in the global renewable energy sector and create green jobs as it industrialises, President Mnangagwa has said. Addressing a COP29 High-Level Round-table on Energy held under the theme: “Advancing Climate Mitigation Action”, during the United Nations Climate Change Conference here […]
In response to the ongoing power outages in Bulawayo and across the country, Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) Holdings has issued a statement acknowledging that the national power grid is currently facing reduced electricity generation capacity. The statement, shared on their official social media platforms, revealed that the decrease in electricity generation is primarily due […]
Minister of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion, Honourable Professor Mthuli Ncube, has called on local authorities to share information on businesses registered with city councils but not recognized by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) to ensure proper tax compliance. Professor Ncube highlighted that although these businesses are formally registered with local authorities, they are […]
The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law to enhance the nation’s fair trial standards. Supported by the Swedish Embassy, this collaboration aims to equip Zimbabwean prosecutors with global best practices, particularly in areas requiring improvement, to strengthen public […]
The Information Communications Technology, Postal, and Courier Services Minister, Tatenda Mavetera, has distanced herself from a misleading LinkedIn post that claimed WhatsApp group administrators would be required to obtain government licenses. In a subsequent post on X on Saturday, Mavetera labeled the viral LinkedIn post as “malicious fake news,” clarifying that this requirement only applies […]
In a decisive call to action at the Youth Empowerment Forum and belated Africa Youth Day celebrations in Mutare, President Emmerson Mnangagwa underscored the indispensable role of young people in Zimbabwe’s governance and economic landscape. Addressing an audience of youth leaders, HE announced concrete plans to open up leadership roles specifically for young people, reinforcing […]
Botswana’s newly elected president, Duma Boko, has unveiled plans to offer temporary work and residence permits to undocumented Zimbabweans, marking a major policy shift that recognizes the essential roles these migrants play in Botswana’s economy. Boko stressed that Zimbabweans contribute valuable skills and labor to Botswana and that the nation can benefit from their presence. […]