Month: October 2024
“Lift Sanctions to Alleviate Zimbabwe’s Suffering, Urges Business Leader and Politburo Member Senator James Makamba”
Prominent businessman and Politburo member Sanete James Makamba has openly voiced the need for international intervention to lift sanctions on Zimbabwe. His statement reflects the sentiment of millions of Zimbabweans who feel the weight of economic restrictions that have impacted the country’s growth and stability for years. He emphasized that sanctions have not only slowed […]
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RBZ Defends ZiG Amid Calls for Abandonment
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is firmly defending the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency amid calls from the business community to scrap it due to volatility. CEO Africa Roundtable (CEO ART) chairperson Oswell Binha criticized the ZiG, claiming it has become a tool for arbitrage and detrimental to the economy, and called for its immediate […]
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GMB Agro Shops a Hit with Consumers
The Grain Marketing Board (GMB) has launched 52 agro shops across Zimbabwe, providing relief to consumers exploited by extortionist businesses overpricing basic commodities. These shops offer affordable access to essentials like maize meal, cooking oil, and washing soap, accepting local currency at the official bank rate.The initiative aims to counteract predatory pricing practices, promoting financial […]
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Zimbabwe is Set to Rejoin the Commonwealth
Zimbabwe’s potential re-entry into the Commonwealth is a significant development that could bring numerous advantages to the country and the organization. Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland announced that member states are considering Zimbabwe’s request to rejoin, with a vote scheduled at the ongoing Commonwealth meeting in Apia, Samoa, from October 21 to 26, 2024. This move […]
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ZANU PF Annual People’s Conference kicks off
The ZANU PF Annual People’s Conference kicked off with a lively Politburo Session held at the party headquarters in Harare on Tuesday, where President Mnangagwa stressed the importance of constitutionalism, honesty, and hard work among party members. The Politburo meeting was followed by the Central Committee meeting yesterday where the President reiterated the supremacy of […]
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Principles of the Firearms Amendment Bill, a timely intervention
The recent approval of the amendment to the Firearms Act Chapter (10:09) by the Cabinet marks a significant milestone in Zimbabwe’s efforts to regulate firearm ownership and proliferation. This legislative change aims to prevent firearms from falling into the hands of unqualified or unsuitable individuals, thereby ensuring public safety. The amendment introduces mandatory psychological evaluations […]
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Zimbabwe Set to Host ESARBICA XXVIII in 2025
Zimbabwe will host the Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Branch of the International Council of Archives (ESARBICA) XXVIII in 2025, following Cabinet’s approval of Honourable Kazembe Kazembe’s proposal. This milestone event aims to enhance archives management through regional collaboration, building on Zimbabwe’s successful hosting of the 2015 ESARBICA Conference in Victoria Falls. The conference expects […]
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Anti-Sanctions Day Commemorations in Bulawayo: Celebrating Progress and Unity
The stage is set for the Anti-Sanctions Day commemorations in Bulawayo, an annual event that underscores the adverse effects of sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by Western nations. Officially recognized by the Southern African Development Community (SADC), this day was established on October 25, 2019, by the late Tanzanian President John Magufuli. It stands as a […]
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It’s Sanctions, Stupid!
The United States has escalated its stance by posting a series of tweets on X, claiming that it has not sanctioned Zimbabwe as a whole, but only 11 individuals and one entity. The U.S. further alleges that it is corruption and supposed human rights abuses that are causing economic hardships in Zimbabwe—a claim that many […]
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ZANU PF: A Pillar of Regional Solidarity Amidst Global Challenges
As the ZANU PF conference unfolds in Bulawayo Province, the party’s crucial role in both domestic and regional politics takes center stage. For years, ZANU PF has collaborated with sister revolutionary parties across Southern Africa on significant matters of mutual interest. Revolutionary movements like South Africa’s ANC, Mozambique’s FRELIMO, and Namibia’s SWAPO have actively sought […]
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