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The Zimbabwe Republic Police has intensified its nationwide crackdown on stock theft and illegal meat trading, resulting in the arrest of more than 3,400 suspects during a major countrywide operation. Police said the operation, code-named “Batai Mbavha Dzemombe Nembudzi / Flash Out Cattle and Goat Rustlers,” was launched on April 28, 2026, as part of […]
Zimbabwe is accelerating its nationwide irrigation expansion programme as part of broader efforts to build a climate-resilient agricultural sector and secure long-term national food self-sufficiency. Under the country’s Vision 2030 development agenda, Government aims to increase land under irrigation from about 216,000 hectares to 350,000 hectares by 2030, a target expected to guarantee annual maize […]
The Government says its land repossession policy is aimed at ensuring all allocated agricultural land is fully utilised to enhance productivity, strengthen food security, and support national economic growth. Speaking during a recent parliamentary question-and-answer session, Agriculture Minister Anxious Masuka said the framework guiding the repossession of underutilised land is clear and aligned with Zimbabwe’s […]
The Government of Zimbabwe has approved key principles for a new Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Bill, marking a significant step toward accelerating economic transformation and entrepreneurship development. According to Cabinet, the proposed legislation will modernise the registration, regulation, and support systems for small and medium enterprises across the country. The Bill will introduce official […]
The government has announced plans to ban the export of lithium concentrates beginning January 2027, a strategic move aimed at promoting local beneficiation and unlocking greater value within Zimbabwe’s lithium mining sector. The announcement was made by the Minister of Mines and Mining Development, Hon. Winston Chitando, who said the policy shift is part of […]
The final day of the Annual Mining Conference commenced this morning at Elephant Hills Resort in Victoria Falls, with powerful opening remarks that set a tone of strategic foresight and collaborative action for Zimbabwe’s mining sector. Under the unifying theme, “Unlocking Growth Potential for the Zimbabwe Mining Industry,” stakeholders gathered once again to drive home […]
The government has cautioned school authorities against denying learners access to education due to non-payment of school fees, stating that such actions infringe on children’s constitutional rights. This warning was issued by Primary and Secondary Education Minister, Honourable Torerai Moyo, in a recent address. The engagement focused on administrative challenges, particularly the issue of unpaid […]
The Government of Zimbabwe has announced progress in compensating former farm owners under the Global Compensation Deed (GCD) signed in 2020. In a recent statement released, the Government revealed that 740 farms have so far been approved for compensation, with US$3.1 million disbursed for the first batch of claims. Former farm owners are set to […]
The Ministry of Environment, Climate, and Wildlife, in partnership with the Environmental Management Authority (EMA), is working to reduce plastic waste in Zimbabwe. Speaking at a recent workshop, Permanent Secretary Tadeous Chifamba said efforts to enhance plastic recycling are crucial due to the country’s limited recycling systems. EMA Systems Protection Officer Steady Kangata emphasized the […]
The Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage, Hon. Kazembe Kazembe, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to bolstering security measures to safeguard public safety and maintain national stability. In an official statement, Minister Kazembe cautioned against a march currently being organized through the social media platform X, highlighting its potential risk to public order. He […]
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