Day: January 3, 2025
Government Confirms 2025 School Calendar Amid Social Media Misinformation
The government has announced that the 2025 first-term school calendar will officially begin on Tuesday, January 14, and end on Thursday, April 10, 2025. This clarification follows misleading claims circulating on social media suggesting that schools would open on January 6, 2025. In a statement issued on December 31, 2024, the Ministry of Primary and […]
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President Mnangagwa Signs 2025 Budget into Law, Setting Stage for Economic Growth
President Mnangagwa has signed into law the Appropriation and Finance Acts, marking the official start of Zimbabwe’s ZiG276.4 billion 2025 National Budget. Presented by Finance Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube in November 2024, the budget outlines priorities designed to foster economic resilience, address societal needs, and maintain fiscal discipline. With ZiG234.7 billion in revenue and an […]
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ZRP Dismisses False Social Media Claims on Leadership Transition
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has dismissed as false social media claims alleging that outgoing Commissioner-General of Police Tandabantu Godwin Matanga reported to his office in uniform, asserting that he had not received a letter of dismissal. The allegations, reportedly circulated by COZWA and other platforms, have been described as baseless and misleading. In a […]
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Restoring Lake Chivero: A Call to Action
Lake Chivero, one of Zimbabwe’s most vital freshwater resources, is facing an environmental crisis that demands immediate and concerted action. Recent events, including the tragic deaths of wildlife and fish caused by cyanobacteria, underscore the severity of the situation. This ecological disaster, largely attributed to the Harare City Council’s discharge of raw sewage and industrial […]
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