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The Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ) has expressed urgent concerns about the nation’s worsening water crisis, which has been intensified by an El Niño-induced drought. In a recent statement, WCoZ called on the government and local authorities to implement immediate measures, criticizing the delay in activating contingency plans as the crisis unfolded. The organization highlighted […]
The Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprise Development, Honourable Monica Mutsvangwa, has commended the government’s efforts to empower women across various sectors. Speaking at the Ministry’s strategic planning review workshop in Bulawayo, Minister Mutsvangwa highlighted the significant strides made from community to national levels in providing women with platforms to fully express […]
The government has begun distributing grain to local chiefs under the Zunde raMambo/Isiphala Senkosi food program, aimed at providing relief to vulnerable families. In Matebeleland North, District Administrator Matilda Mlotshwa explained that chiefs have played a crucial role in distributing the food to their respective wards, with headmen overseeing its allocation to villagers. Distribution is […]
Melusi Ngwenya, a 26-year-old man from Mbedzi, Beitbridge, is set to face trial on October 7th, 2024, for unlawful possession of dangerous drugs. Ngwenya was arrested on September 27th, 2024, during a police operation targeting illegal cross-border activities at Dulibadzimu Bus Terminus. Authorities discovered 4 cobs of dagga, weighing approximately 9.8 kilograms and valued at […]
The Commander in chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, yesterday promoted two Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) Brigadier Generals to the ranks of Major General on retirement. The promoted Generals are General Exsebios Vusa Tshuma and General Stanley Mangena. The promotions come after the Zimbabwe Defense Forces Act chapter (11.02) section 20, and […]
The Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) has reported a significant improvement in power generation over the past few days, resulting in fewer power cuts for Zimbabweans. Hwange Power Station has consistently generated 1094 megawatts (MW) since September 28th. Meanwhile, Kariba Power Station has maintained a steady output of 215 MW during the same period. Additionally, Independent […]
The Governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), Dr. John Mushayavanhu, has provided insights into the recent decline in the value of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency, despite the increase in global gold prices. On Friday, the RBZ devalued the ZiG by 44%, reducing its value from 13.99 to 24.39 per US dollar. Dr. […]
President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa today handed over 90 replacement vehicles to traditional chiefs at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC). During the handover ceremony, President Mnangagwa emphasized the government’s commitment to enhancing the service standards of traditional leaders. He stated that providing these vehicles would facilitate the chiefs’ duties and reinforce their esteemed positions within […]
The Deputy Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, Nobert Mazungunye, officially opened the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) Multi-Stakeholder Post-Election Review Conference in Nyanga yesterday. The event focused on reviewing the 2024 harmonized elections and fostering discussions on improving future electoral processes. In his address, Deputy Minister Mazungunye emphasized the importance of election observation in […]
Transparency International Zimbabwe (TIZ) and the Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association hosted a policy dialogue meeting yesterday at Small City Hall, focusing on critical water and land issues affecting Bulawayo. The event aimed to facilitate open dialogue between residents and key stakeholders, including councilors and Members of Parliament, to address corruption in land governance and seek […]
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