Month: February 2025
VP Mohadi Calls for Modern Mining Technologies, Applauds Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe for Economic Contributions and Community Development
Vice President Kembo Mohadi has urged mining companies to adopt modern technologies and sustainable practices to enhance efficiency and support Zimbabwe’s economic growth. Speaking during a visit to Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe in Goromonzi, VP Mohadi praised the company’s investment in advanced mining methods and infrastructure, which align with the Government’s vision of achieving an empowered […]
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Zimbabwe Declares National Disaster After Beitbridge-Masvingo Highway Crash: A Call for Urgent Road Safety Measures
The tragic road accident that claimed 24 lives along the Beitbridge-Masvingo Highway has sent shockwaves across Zimbabwe, prompting His Excellency, President Dr. Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, to declare the incident a National Disaster. The fatal head-on collision between an Urban Connect bus and a commercial haulage truck on the morning of February 13, 2025, has once […]
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Speaker Mudenda Urges Parliament to Ensure Pension Reforms Secure Retirees’ Dignity
Speaker of Parliament Advocate Jacob Mudenda has called on lawmakers to ensure the proposed State Services (Pensions) Bill provides adequate financial security and dignity for retirees. Speaking at a sensitization workshop at the New Parliament Building in Mt Hampden, Mudenda emphasized that public servants dedicate their most productive years to national service and deserve a […]
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Government’s Business Reforms: A Path to Stability or a Strain on Informal Enterprises?
The latest economic measures approved by Cabinet signal a decisive push by the Government to formalize businesses, widen the tax base, and refine the foreign exchange market. Following the presentation of the 2025 Monetary Policy Statement by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe on February 6, authorities have introduced a mix of short- and long-term strategies […]
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Zimbabwe Targets 340% Surge in Crop Production as Government Strengthens Food Security Measures
Zimbabwe’s food security prospects have received a significant boost, with the government targeting a 340% increase in major crop production for the 2024/2025 summer season, a move set to enhance national self-sufficiency and rural livelihoods. The update, presented during the first post-Cabinet press briefing of 2025 by the Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and […]
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SADC-EAC Joint Summit: A Strategic Step Toward Lasting Peace in the DRC?
The recently held Southern African Development Community (SADC) and East African Community (EAC) Joint Summit in Dar es Salaam marked a significant step in regional efforts to address the escalating conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Chaired by His Excellency, President Dr. Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, as SADC Chairperson, alongside His Excellency Dr. […]
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2025 Tobacco Marketing Season Kicks off on March 5
The 2025 tobacco marketing season commence on Wednesday 5 March 2025 starting with Auction Tobacco Sales. Contract Tobacco Sales will start on Thursday 6 March 2025. The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) advised stakeholders in a statement. Zimbabwe’s tobacco harvest for the 2024-2025 season is expected to be 300 million kilograms. This is a […]
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Inside President Mnangagwa’s 2025 Vision: Excellence, Accountability, and Economic Growth
As Zimbabwe steps into 2025, His Excellency, Dr. E.D. Mnangagwa has laid out a decisive roadmap for his Cabinet—one that leaves no room for complacency. In his first Cabinet meeting of the year, held at State House, he set the tone for the months ahead, demanding excellence, accountability, and bold leadership. With Vision 2030 as […]
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President Mnangagwa Fires Munzverengwi, Appoints Ndudzo as Mashonaland East Provincial Minister
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has removed Apollonia Munzverengwi from her position as Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Mashonaland East Province with immediate effect. The decision, made under Section 108(1a) of the Constitution, was announced in a statement from the Office of the President and Cabinet. No reasons were provided for Munzverengwi’s dismissal. […]
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Zimbabwe’s Gold Mining Sector on Track to Meet 40-Tonne Target
Zimbabwe’s gold mining sector is on course to meet its 40-tonne target for the year, following a significant increase in deliveries to Fidelity Gold Refinery (FGR) in January. Data from FGR shows that gold deliveries surged by over 30% compared to the same period last year, rising from 1.8 tonnes in January 2024 to more […]
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