Day: September 21, 2024
Zimbabwe’s Wheat Production Soars by 252%, Boosting Food Security and Economic Growth
Zimbabwe has witnessed an impressive 252% increase in wheat production over the past six years, growing from 34,000 hectares to a record-breaking 119,592 hectares in 2024. This surge in cultivation is expected to yield 600,000 tonnes of wheat, surpassing last year’s record of 468,000 tonnes. Such growth highlights the effectiveness of Zimbabwe’s agricultural policies and […]
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Education 5.0 Drives Innovation Success as Mnangagwa Hosts Presidential Innovation Awards
President Emmerson Mnangagwa hosted the prestigious Presidential Innovation Awards at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) on Wednesday, celebrating the success of Zimbabwe’s Education 5.0 model. Verify Engineering took the top prize of $50,000 for their groundbreaking production of medical oxygen, a crucial innovation during the COVID-19 pandemic. The University of Zimbabwe (UZ) came in […]
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Zimbabwe’s Science, Technology, and Innovation Bill Set to Transform Economy
The recently adopted Science, Technology, Innovation Start-Up and Knowledge-Based Economy Promotion Bill is poised to drive Zimbabwe’s economic growth by fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and the development of a knowledge-based economy. According to Professor Amon Murwira, the Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development, this Bill provides a pathway for Zimbabwe to harness […]
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Mavhaire’s Defection: A Testament to ZANU-PF’s Enduring Dominance
The defection of Dzikamai Mavhaire from the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) to ZANU-PF highlights the growing disarray within the opposition while reinforcing ZANU-PF’s political dominance. Mavhaire’s decision to switch allegiance is a clear indication of the CCC’s ongoing leadership crisis, where Nelson Chamisa has struggled to unite the party and provide a compelling vision […]
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Tongaat Hulett Partners with JSC to Establish Triangle Magistrates’ Courts
In a significant development for Zimbabwe’s judicial infrastructure, sugarcane giant Tongaat Hulett has partnered with the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to officially open the Triangle Magistrates’ Courts, marking the first-ever establishment of such a facility in the area. The courts were inaugurated yesterday, providing a permanent solution to the overwhelming number of criminal cases previously […]
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