Month: October 2024
State Service Pension Fund Imminent as the Second Republic Ramps Up Efforts to Cushion Pensioners
Public service retirees in Zimbabwe are set to benefit from a major financial boost as the Government moves forward with the creation of the State Service Pension Fund. This initiative follows President Mnangagwa’s directive to fast-track the State Service Pensions Bill, a key point in his recent State of the Nation Address. The new fund […]
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Teachers’ Union or Political Formation? The Dilemma of ARTUZ Straying from its Core Mandate
The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) is under growing scrutiny for diverging from its primary mission of advocating for the welfare of rural teachers and ensuring the right to education in Zimbabwe’s rural areas. Instead, the union seems increasingly engaged in political activities, raising questions about its credibility and commitment to its members. […]
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Chibaya Deserves to be Locked Up
Magistrate Dennis Mangosi has denied bail to Amos Chibaya, a former CCC legislator for Mkoba, due to his repeated involvement in criminal activities and a propensity for committing similar offenses. Chibaya, a serial offender, was recently fined US$50 for skipping court in another ongoing case. He is now being prosecuted for inciting violence outside the […]
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President Mnangagwa declares Mbare traders market fire a state of disaster
In a welcome development aimed at assisting Mbare market traders who lost their livelihoods in a devastating fire, His Excellency President Mnangagwa has declared the incident a state of disaster. The fire, which broke out on October 8, 2024, destroyed significant parts of the Mbare Traders Market, affecting 4,000 traders. Many were left with nothing […]
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Mine Entra 2024: Advancing Zimbabwe’s Mining Sector
The recent Mine Entra exhibition, held from October 9-11 at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) grounds, highlighted the Government’s proactive steps to strengthen the mining sector, a key driver of Zimbabwe’s economic growth and an essential component of achieving Vision 2030. Under President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration, significant strides have been made to position mining […]
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3rd Chimurenga Fighters Deserve Title Deeds
There has been a wave of jealousy and outrage from anti-Land Reform Programme (LRP) critics, including figures like Chofamba Sithole and Hopewell Chin’ono, over the issuance of Title Deeds to resettled farmers who actively participated in the 3rd Chimurenga from 2000. In their distorted view, it is unacceptable for indigenous Zimbabweans to own land, which […]
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Enabling Sustainable Tourism: Insights from the UN Summit in the Dominican Republic
The inaugural UN Tourism Africa & Americas Summit in the Dominican Republic marked a pivotal moment for Zimbabwe, emphasizing the vital role tourism plays in both its economy and cultural identity. Focused on sustainable tourism development, the summit provided a platform to explore strategies for strengthening international partnerships while safeguarding Zimbabwe’s rich cultural and natural […]
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Urgent Alert: Mpox Risk in Zimbabwe – Report Any Suspected Cases
The recent detection of mpox in neighboring Zambia involving a Tanzanian national has raised significant health concerns for Zimbabwe, given the close proximity and substantial cross-border travel among the three countries. With the patient having traveled extensively within Zambia, there is an increased risk of local transmission and potential spread across borders. Due to the […]
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School Business Units Take Root
Dr. Obert Jiri, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Fisheries, and Rural Development, has encouraged primary and secondary schools to adopt the recently introduced School Business Units (SBUs) initiative. He emphasized that SBUs bring numerous benefits to both learners and the community by ensuring proper nutrition, generating income for schools, and instilling […]
Read More Government to Back Security Personnel in New Endeavours – President Mnangagwa
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has assured members of Zimbabwe’s security sector that the Government will continue to support them as they transition into new endeavours after their service. Speaking at the burial of the late national hero, Cde Tshinga Dube, at the National Heroes Acre, the President underscored the nation’s appreciation for the valuable skills, discipline, […]
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