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The ruling ZANU-PF party has welcomed the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) expression of confidence in Zimbabwe’s economic trajectory, particularly its backing of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency, which the government aims to establish as the sole legal tender by 2030. ZANU-PF spokesperson for Economic Affairs, Engelbert Rugeje, reaffirmed the party’s commitment to expanding the domestic […]
Zimbabwe has shattered its all-time tobacco production record, selling an impressive 299,158,624 kilograms and generating more than US$1 billion in revenue. The Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Dr Anxious Masuka, announced the milestone and commended farmers, merchants, and all key stakeholders for their combined efforts. According to Dr Masuka, this year’s […]
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe – Chinotimba Hall buzzed with youthful energy as primary and secondary schools from Victoria Falls competed in the Ramsar Wetlands Competition. The event underscored a powerful community commitment to environmental stewardship and youth education. Thirteen primary schools (including Kings, Shalom, Peace, Chamabondo, Chinotimba, Baobab, St Bakita, Education Center, Grace Mission, and Mother […]
LUSAKA, June 19, 2025 – Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has declared the official national mourning period for former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu over, effective immediately, citing an unresolved impasse with the late leader’s family over repatriation and burial plans. In a nationally televised address this evening, President Hichilema announced the end of the mourning period, […]
His Excellency, President Emmerson Mnangagwa officially opened the 28th Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Branch of the International Council on Archives (ESARBICA) General Conference today in the iconic city of Victoria Falls. The event brought together senior government officials, regional ministers, archivists, and international delegates to engage on the future of archival management and preservation. […]
The Ministry of Health and Child Care, in partnership with CordAid and the World Bank, has officially concluded a transformative five-year project aimed at revitalising rural health infrastructure across Zimbabwe. With an investment of US$3.6 million, the project upgraded 25 hospitals in remote and underserved districts, significantly strengthening diagnostic capacity, enhancing patient safety, and modernising […]
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Professor Amon Murwira, has emphasized the critical need to speed up the implementation of agreements made within the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Speaking on the sidelines of the FOCAC meeting recently, Minister Murwira highlighted the importance of moving beyond discussions to practical outcomes. He stated that the […]
SADC Finance and Investment Ministers have stressed the urgent need to support young entrepreneurs, highlighting access to capital as a key barrier. They discussed establishing National Venture Funds to empower youth and harness the region’s demographic advantage. At the close of the two-day Committee of SADC Finance and Investment Ministers and Peer Review Panel in […]
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 […]
A 22-year-old man from Plumtree has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for raping an 18-year-old woman in a disturbing home invasion incident last month. According to the National Prosecuting Authority, crime took place on the night of 15 May 2025, when the man broke into the victim’s home at around 11 PM, using […]
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