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The Cabinet has approved the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2), a five-year plan set to succeed NDS1, which concludes this December. Minister of Information, Broadcasting, and Publicity, Dr. Jenfan Muswere, announced during a recent cabinet briefing that NDS2 will focus on 10 national priority areas, all aimed at driving Zimbabwe toward an upper-middle-income economy by […]
The government has announced an outbreak of both Fall Armyworm and African Armyworm, affecting all ten provinces and 33 districts. Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development Dr. Anxious Masuka emphasized the urgent need for enhanced control strategies to protect the country’s bumper harvest. He also warned that drought conditions could lead to […]
SADC Chairperson, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, is set to chair an extraordinary virtual summit of heads of state and government on 13 March 2025 to discuss the security crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to SADC Head of Communication and Public Relations, Barbara Lopi, the summit will provide updates on the latest security […]
Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Adv. Jacob Mudenda, has strongly opposed mining activities in Zimbabwe’s National Parks, emphasizing that protected areas should not be sacrificed for resource extraction when alternative sites exist. Speaking during a meeting with the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Tourism in Mutare, Mudenda stressed the urgent need to preserve the country’s natural heritage […]
Zimbabwe is set to host the SADC Regional Labour Conference from March 24 to 28 in Victoria Falls, bringing together representatives from 16 member states to discuss innovative ways to protect workers’ rights. Permanent Secretary for Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare, Simon Masanga, confirmed that preparations are near completion, with guests already making reservations. […]
The Victoria Falls City Council convened today in a pivotal meeting, responding to the city’s accreditation from the Conference of Contracting Parties (COP 15), ahead of the highly anticipated RAMSAR COP15 event, set to take place from July 23 to 31, 2025. This landmark event, focusing on wetland conservation, is expected to attract global attention, […]
The inaugural Joint International Research Conference between Bulawayo Polytechnic and the University of Venda officially commenced in Victoria Falls today. Running under the theme “The Role of Higher Education in Promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Industrialisation,” the event marks a significant step forward in fostering collaboration between Zimbabwean and South African institutions of higher learning. […]
Zimbabwean Olympian Makanakaishe Charamba continues to make waves on the international stage after winning gold in the 200m final at the SEC Indoor Track and Field Championships in Texas, USA. He set a new record with a time of 20.13 seconds. Following his victory, Charamba acknowledged his coach’s role in his success, describing the win […]
Zimbabwe lost $1.5 billion in tax revenue between 2020 and 2024 due to the expansion of the informal sector, according to the World Bank Zimbabwe Public Finance Review. The report attributes this loss to strict business formalisation policies, which have driven many small businesses into the informal sector. It warns that unless these policies are […]
The Presidential War Veterans Fund is set to be launched in Matabeleland North on 6 March at Ndalinyoka Shopping Centre, Ward 18, Tinde Manzasiya Village, at the homestead of Cde Malibamba. The initiative, introduced by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, aims to support and empower war veterans through interest-free loans totaling US$150,000. The event will be officiated […]
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