Day: September 18, 2024
International Football Matches Set to Return as National Sports Stadium Renovations Gain Momentum
Excitement is brewing among fans of local football teams and national squads as the long-awaited return of international matches looms closer. The National Sports Stadium in Harare, currently undergoing extensive renovations, is on track to once again host thrilling football showdowns. Local powerhouses including CAF Champions League contenders Ngezi Platinum Stars, Confederation Cup participants Dynamos […]
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Zimbabwe Seeks Deeper Economic and Health Cooperation with Indonesia Following the 2nd Indonesia-Africa Forum
Zimbabwe’s participation in the 2nd Indonesia-Africa Forum (IAF II), held from September 1 to 3, 2024, in Bali, Indonesia, highlighted its pursuit of deeper bilateral ties with Indonesia, particularly in health and mining. Led by Vice President Hon. Col. (Rtd) K.C.D. Mohadi, Zimbabwe positioned itself to capitalize on new synergies with Indonesia, aligning with Africa’s […]
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President Mnangagwa Launches ZEDCON 2024 with a Focus on Climate Change Resilience
President Emmerson Mnangagwa officially opened the 3rd edition of the Zimbabwe Economic Development Conference (ZEDCON) at the Elephant Hills Hotel in Victoria Falls, marking a significant moment in Zimbabwe’s economic strategy. Running under the theme “Building Resilience and Driving Economic Transformation under Climate Change,” the conference brings together policymakers, business leaders, and experts to tackle […]
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Kirsty Coventry’s Bid for IOC Presidency: A New Era for Olympic Leadership
In an unprecedented step, Kirsty Coventry, Zimbabwe’s iconic Olympic swimmer and current Minister of Sport, Arts, and Recreation, has officially announced her candidacy for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 2025. Her candidacy marks a historic moment for both Zimbabwe and the broader Olympic Movement. Coventry is among seven candidates vying for […]
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US Gags Russian Media as Meta Bans State-Run Outlets
In a decisive move, Meta has imposed a global ban on Russian state-run media outlets, including Russia Television (RT) and Rossiya Segodnya, citing their involvement in foreign interference operations. The decision, influenced by allegations from Washington that RT is part of Russian disinformation campaigns aimed at the upcoming 2024 US elections, will affect both Facebook […]
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Zimbabwe Adopts Principles for Science, Technology, and Innovation Start-Up Bill to Boost Economic Growth
Cabinet has approved the Principles of the Science, Technology, Innovation Start-Up and Knowledge-Based Economy Promotion Bill, a forward-looking legislative framework designed to stimulate economic growth through innovation and entrepreneurship. Presented by the Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development, the proposed bill is poised to position Zimbabwe as a regional hub […]
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