Day: October 3, 2024
SADC SEOM to Mozambique gets down to business as elections draw nearer
The SADC Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM), led by former President of Zanzibar, H. E. Dr. Amani Abeid Karume, has commenced its operations in Mozambique, holding strategic meetings with various stakeholders. The mission is preparing for the deployment of observers across the country’s eleven provinces ahead of the presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for 9 October. […]
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Parliament Passes PVO Amendment Bill, Strengthening NGO Oversight
The Zimbabwean Parliament has passed the Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Amendment Bill, a significant step towards redefining the governance of civic society in alignment with national interests. The Bill, which now awaits transmission to the Senate, has been praised for its revolutionary approach to regulating Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and voluntary organizations within the country. Minister […]
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1.8 Million Rural Zimbabwean Households to Benefit from Solar Electrification
Zimbabwe’s government is taking a major step toward rural development with the rollout of its national solar home systems program, aimed at electrifying 1.8 million households. Spearheaded by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), this ambitious initiative seeks to provide clean, renewable energy to remote communities, transforming the lives of rural families and aligning with President […]
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Joy as Beitbridge-Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road Rehabilitation Resumes
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe – In a major boost for Zimbabwe’s infrastructure, the government has resumed works on the Beitbridge-Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road, partnering with Bitumen World to rehabilitate and upgrade this vital route. The project, presented by Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Development, Cde Felix Mhona, operates under a Design, Build, Operate, and Transfer (DBOT) contract, ensuring […]
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Controversy as California Bans ID Requirement for Voting
A new law signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom has sparked controversy after banning local governments from requiring voters to show identification at the polls. The law, passed in response to a ballot initiative in Huntington Beach, blocks cities from enforcing voter ID rules, raising concerns over potential voter fraud. The bill amends the state’s […]
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Government Set to Tackle Housing Bottlenecks in Line with Vision 2030
The Government of Zimbabwe is taking decisive steps to address housing delivery challenges as part of its National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) and Vision 2030 goals. National Housing and Social Amenities Minister, Zhemu Soda, has pledged to eliminate obstacles in land acquisition and development, aiming to ensure citizens have access to decent housing. Historically, bureaucratic […]
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