Day: February 26, 2025
Mighty Warriors crash out of AFCON 2026 qualifiers
The Zimbabwe Senior Women’s Football National team, the Mighty Warriors crashed out of the 2026 AFCON Qualifiers after succumbing to a 5-4 penalty shootout defeat against Angola. The game ended 2 – 1 in favour of the hosts playing in South Africa and 3-3 on aggregate. The first fixture ended 1 – 2 in favour […]
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President Mnangagwa Reads Riot Act to Mining Houses
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has issued a stern warning to mining companies, making it clear that those failing to mitigate social and environmental impacts risk losing their social licences. Speaking at the launch of the US$3.6 billion Palm River Energy Metallurgical Special Economic Zone and Industrial Park in Beitbridge yesterday, he emphasized the Government’s commitment to […]
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President’s Vision for Zim’s Industrial Future Takes Shape with $3.6B Energy Park Project
President Emmerson Mnangagwa launched the US$3.6 billion Palm River Energy Metallurgical Special Economic Zone and Industrial Park in Beitbridge, marking a major milestone in Zimbabwe’s industrialization drive under the Second Republic. The ambitious project includes a coking plant with an annual one-million-tonne coke production capacity, a ferrochrome smelting plant producing 100,000 tonnes of high-carbon ferrochrome, […]
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Breaking News: Major Shake-Up at OK Zimbabwe as CEO is Shown the Exit
Retail giant OK Zimbabwe, currently facing financial distress, has made sweeping executive management changes, resulting in the departure of senior management, including CEO Maxen Karombo. The retail giant, recently in the spotlight for closing several branches due to operational challenges, has initiated a comprehensive business review and restructuring to enhance efficiency and drive sustainable growth […]
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UNDP Zimbabwe Strengthens Partnerships to Accelerate Sustainable Development
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Zimbabwe continues to play a key role in driving the country’s development agenda by aligning national priorities with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Speaking at the UNDP Zimbabwe Programme Board Meeting held at the Country Club, New Lands, Harare, His Excellency Mr. Edward Kallon, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, […]
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Pan-African Parliament Pushes Climate and Economic Reforms to Secure Africa’s Future
The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) is advancing efforts to establish a Model Law on Climate Change and strengthen the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) strategy for 2026-2035, as part of Africa’s broader push for food security and climate justice. Joint committees on Agriculture, Gender, Justice, and Finance, alongside policy experts, convened to assess how climate […]
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Government Launches War Veterans Empowerment Initiatives Aligned with Vision 2030
The government has launched three key initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of war veterans, reinforcing its commitment to economic empowerment and social development. President Emmerson Mnangagwa, through the official unveiling of the Presidential War Veterans Fund, the War Veterans Borehole Drilling Scheme, and the Presidential Rural War Veterans Housing Scheme, emphasized the need to […]
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Holy Cross Conference Centre Boosts Tourism and Community Development in Chirumhanzu
The Holy Cross Conference Centre and Tourism Resort project in Chirumanzu is making significant progress, with the first phase set for completion by April this year. The development, which includes a modern conference centre, a bar, and ten chalets, is expected to be fully operational by May. Project supervisor Mr. Shepherd Hloma confirmed that all […]
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