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The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has moved to calm public concerns regarding the availability and usage of the new local currency, ZiG, particularly in areas outside of Harare. In a statement, RBZ assured the transacting public that ZiG cash availability has improved lately. According to the Reserve Bank, the proportion of local currency settlements […]
Zimbabwe’s microfinance institutions have been urged to strengthen their cybersecurity frameworks to protect client data and ensure digital safety. Speaking at the 3rd Microfinance Technology Summit in Harare, ICT Minister Tatenda Mavetera called on MFIs to comply with national cybersecurity standards, appoint Data Protection Officers, and train staff regularly. The summit, hosted by ZAMFI in […]
The government, through the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development, has provided an update on ongoing road rehabilitation works across Matabeleland, focusing on the Bulawayo-Nkayi Road, the Bulawayo–Victoria Falls Road, and the Old Gwanda Road. Speaking on the sidelines of a donation event at Gwanda Provincial Hospital by the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) and […]
Zimbabwe has been selected to host the Third United Nations Women in Tourism Regional Congress in 2026, following a successful bid at the 68th UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa meeting held in Nigeria. In a second major achievement, Zimbabwe was also elected Vice President of the 26th UN Tourism General Assembly, set for November […]
Harare, Zimbabwe – The annual King’s Birthday Party in Harare this week served as a vibrant platform to underscore the deepening partnership between Zimbabwe and the United Kingdom, celebrating not only diplomatic ties but also the rich tapestry of people-to-people connections. The event, hosted by the British Embassy, brought together a diverse group of dignitaries, […]
Earlier today, the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) and the Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe (TSCZ) donated medical equipment to Gwanda Provincial Hospital to help strengthen emergency response and healthcare delivery in Matabeleland South. Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Development, Hon. Joshua Sacco, commended the donation, describing it as a significant step in improving […]
President Emmerson Mnangagwa visited the Zambian Embassy in Harare to sign the Book of Condolences, paying homage to the late Dr. Edgar Lungu, the former President of Zambia. Dr. Lungu, who died at the age of 68, is remembered for his influential leadership and efforts in fostering regional cooperation. Addressing the media, President Mnangagwa shared […]
In a powerful address at the SADC Finance and Investment Ministers Meeting in Victoria Falls, His Excellency Elias Magosi, Secretary-General of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), emphasized the urgent need for the region to diversify its trade partnerships and bolster internal markets in the face of increasing global financial uncertainty and trade tensions. Magosi […]
In partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID), the government has launched the Horticulture Enterprise Enhancement Project (HEEP), a $65.5 million initiative aimed at empowering 50,000 smallholder farmers nationwide. Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Hon. Vangelis Haritatos, said HEEP will […]
The Minister of Energy and Power Development, Hon. July Moyo, has announced plans to build a pipeline to transport refined petroleum from Zimbabwe to Zambia. The project aims to utilize Zimbabwe’s existing oil and gas storage facilities while reducing the number of fuel tankers on the roads. Hon. Moyo explained that the pipeline will protect […]
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