Month: January 2025
Chimutengwende, Siziba declared National heroes
Former cabinet minister and ZANU PF National Consultative Assembly member, Chenhamo Chimutengwende (81) and Major General (Retired) Solomon Siziba (67) who died on Thursday and Wednesday respectively have been declared National heroes by President ED Mnangagwa. Major General (Retired) Solomon Siziba The conferment of the national hero status is in recognition of their unparalleled contribution […]
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Minister Moyo Warns Schools Against Demanding Fees Exclusively in US Dollars
The Minister of Education, Honorable T. Moyo, has strongly criticized schools demanding fees exclusively in US dollars, describing such actions as a blatant violation of Zimbabwe’s multi-currency policy. Speaking on the matter, he emphasized that schools are obligated to accept payments in any legal currency brought by parents or guardians, including the Zimbabwean ZiG, gold […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Zimsec 2024 “O” Level Results Are Out – Zimsec
The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) 2024 Ordinary Level Results are out says the examination body. The results can be accessible online from 14:30hrs. The board chairperson Professor Paul Mapfumo will announce the results at 2:30 pm at Zimsec headquarters in Harare. More detail to follow …
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Parents Slam ‘Extortionate’ Extra Lessons as a Barrier to Education
The much-hyped transition from the CALA syllabus to a heritage-based curriculum was supposed to relieve parents of financial strain. Unfortunately, what began as a promising shift has turned into a nightmare of additional costs and financial exploitation, with teachers now at the center of parents’ frustrations. Across the country, particularly in urban areas like Chitungwiza, […]
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Railway Operations Disrupted as Heavy Rains Cause Wash Aways in Rutenga
The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has reported significant damage to railway infrastructure following heavy rains that caused wash aways along the South East Line. Key sections, including the Rutenga-Mbizi and Rutenga-Beitbridge lines, have been severely affected, forcing temporary suspension of train services. According to NRZ, 360 meters of railway track in the Rutenga-Mbizi section […]
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Government Prepares for Economic Transformation Under NDS-2 Agenda
Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, has revealed that the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS-2), which will build on the successes of the first phase and further transform Zimbabwe’s economy, will be formulated by the end of the year. NDS-2, set to be implemented from 2026, is expected to drive sustainable […]
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Cuban President Hails President Mnangagwa and Zimbabwe for Support
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez has lauded Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa for supporting Cuba’s efforts to be removed from the United States’ list of State sponsors of terrorism. President Díaz-Canel Bermúdez expressed his gratitude during a meeting with President Mnangagwa’s Special Envoy on the Museum of African Liberation, Ambassador Simbarashe Mumbengegwi, at the Palace of […]
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Daniel Chapo Sworn in as Mozambique’s 5th President, Pledges Economic Growth and Climate Action
Maputo, Mozambique – Daniel Chapo was officially sworn in as the 5th President of Mozambique during a high-profile ceremony held in Maputo this Wednesday. The event saw the presence of several international dignitaries, including Heads of State, former presidents of Mozambique, and a large crowd of Mozambican citizens. Representing Zimbabwe at the ceremony was Defence […]
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Consumer Protection Commission Busts Syndicate Repackaging Low-Quality, Underweight Sugar
The Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) has uncovered a syndicate operating in Mashonaland Central Province, Bindura CBD, involved in deceptive practices of repackaging low-quality, underweight sugar and selling it under the falsely labelled brands Star Brand and Sugar Pack. The repackaged sugar, marketed as 2kg packs, contained only 1.6kg, thereby defrauding consumers. This discovery was made […]
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Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces Announce Handover of Artefacts to the Museum of African Liberation
On January 14, 2025, the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR) made a historic announcement regarding their decision to hand over a range of significant artefacts for exhibition at the Museum of African Liberation in Harare, Zimbabwe. The meeting, held in Havana, was attended by a high-level delegation from Zimbabwe, led by His Excellency President Dr. […]
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