Day: January 27, 2024
Gukurahundi: President seeks lasting solution
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has praised progress made towards the launch of the Gukurahundi public hearings, which are expected to start in the first quarter of the year. He reaffirmed the Second Republic’s dedication to finding a lasting solution to the emotive issue, with victims at the centre of the process. The public hearings, which will be […]
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Chigumba reappointment a show of confidence
President Mnangagwa has reappointed Justice Priscilla Chigumba as the Chairperson of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) for another six-year term in terms of Section 238 (5) of the Constitution with effect from February 1. Political analysts yesterday said the reappointment was in line with the country’s Constitution and a vote of confidence in Justice Chigumba. […]
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President approves Govt meets the media sessions
President Mnangagwa has approved Government meet the media sessions to increase interactions between journalists and Cabinet ministers. Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister, Dr Jenfan Muswere, said this while having the second session this week, to address water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and cholera issues. “This platform is an additional programme where media interacts, asks […]
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Cuba backs Zim UNSC seat bid
ZIMBABWE’s bid for a United Nations Security Council seat has received a major boost after Cuba announced its support for the country to Vice President Kembo Mohadi. Cuban Vice President Salvador Valdes Mesa, who is in the country on a three-day official visit, yesterday held a meeting with VP Mohadi in Harare which centred on […]
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Zim takes delivery of cholera vaccines
GOVERNMENT will today receive the third batch of 294 000 oral cholera vaccines (OCV), bringing the total number of vaccine doses available in the country to 892 000. This comes as Government prepares to begin the rollout of the vaccination campaign in cholera hotspots on Monday. The OCV campaign is part of the measures being […]
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ZACC arrests deputy roads boss over US$1m fraud
THE deputy director of Road Services in the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Ernest Shenje, has been arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) over an alleged US$1 million fradulent claim for compensation for a property affected by the construction of the Mbudzi Interchange in Harare. In a brief statement announcing of the arrest […]
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ZPBA to host conference on countering climate change
The Zimbabwe Plant Breeders Association (ZPBA) will next week hold a conference in Chinhoyi to address challenges posed by climate change and explore strategies to maximise the genetic potential of crop species. The conference set for February 2 at Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) will bring together professionals in the plant breeders and runs under […]
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Zim’s diplomatic renaissance: Embracing alliances, fostering development
In a week of vibrant diplomatic exchanges, Zimbabwe has emerged as a beacon of global collaboration, hosting a cascade of foreign delegations eager to explore partnerships across diverse sectors. These engagements, far from mere formalities, debunk the myth of isolation, portraying Zimbabwe as a nation with open arms to allies and erstwhile adversaries alike. Amidst […]
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Nature to guide agriculture production, experts
AS the country moves to contain effects of climate change, experts have emphasised on the need for agriculture production to conserve the environment and meet the sustainable global standards. Zim Earthworm Farms (ZEF) founder and chief executive officer Dr Ephraim Whingwiri recommended the growing tobacco at 50 percent vermicompost and 50 percent, chemical fertiliser. ZEF […]
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