Month: February 2025
Government Announces 2025 ZIMSEC Exam Fees and Subsidies
The government has announced the 2025 Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) examination fees for Ordinary Level (O-Level) and Advanced Level (A-Level) candidates, confirming that it will subsidize fees for students in public, local authority, and mission schools. Candidates in private schools, private colleges, and those sitting as private candidates in public schools will pay the […]
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Zimbabwe Advances Investor Compensation, Strengthening Debt Resolution Efforts
The Government of Zimbabwe has begun compensating investors affected by the Land Reform Programme under Bilateral Investment Protection and Promotion Agreements (BIPPAs), marking a crucial step in the country’s Arrears Clearance and Debt Resolution Process. This follows the disbursement of funds from the US$20 million allocated in the 2024 National Budget for compensating BIPPA-protected farm […]
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Zimbabwe, Iran Strengthen Economic and Trade Ties
Zimbabwe and Iran have reaffirmed their long-standing diplomatic and economic cooperation, with plans to deepen engagements in health and trade. This development was highlighted during an event marking 46 years since the victory of the Islamic Revolution. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Sheillah Chikomo, emphasized Zimbabwe’s commitment to strengthening economic diplomacy under […]
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President Mnangagwa Urges National Unity and Development at Hero’s Burial
Harare, 10 February 2025 – President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reaffirmed Zimbabwe’s commitment to national development, modernization, and industrialization, calling on citizens to uphold unity, patriotism, and servant leadership. He made these remarks at the burial of the late National Hero, Tinaye Elisha Nzirasha Chigudu, at the National Heroes’ Acre on Saturday. Addressing mourners, the President […]
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COTTCO Targets 60,000 Tonnes as Cotton Production Recovers
Zimbabwe’s cotton industry is on a path to recovery, with the Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (COTTCO) targeting to produce between 55,000 and 60,000 tonnes of cotton from over 120,000 hectares cultivated this season. COTTCO Chief Executive Officer Rockie Mutenha confirmed that the distribution of top-dressing fertilizer, herbicides, and pesticides to farmers is already underway to […]
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Government’s Commitment to Transparency and Economic Empowerment in Mbare Musika Market Renewal
The government’s vendor verification exercise for the temporary Mbare Musika market is nearing completion, ensuring that genuine beneficiaries receive fair opportunities to rebuild their businesses in a transparent and structured manner. With the first batch of traders set to occupy the newly constructed facility, authorities have reaffirmed their dedication to modernizing key commercial spaces in […]
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EAC-SADC Summit Unites Leaders for Lasting Peace and Security in Eastern DRC
In a historic move to address the escalating crisis in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Heads of State and Government of the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) convened in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on 8 February 2025. This summit, co-chaired by President William Samoei Ruto of Kenya […]
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SADC’s Trade Facilitation Efforts Intensify with North-South Corridor Study
The Southern African Development Community (SADC), in partnership with the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) and other regional stakeholders, has unveiled the Durban-Kasumbalesa (North-South Corridor) Time Release Study (TRS) report in Harare on February 7, 2025. The study assesses trade efficiency along one of Southern Africa’s busiest trade routes, identifying delays and recommending solutions to enhance […]
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ZANU PF Women’s League Engages Female Ministers on Women’s Empowerment
The ZANU PF Women’s League convened a meeting with female ministers and deputy ministers to discuss strategies for advancing women’s empowerment through government ministries. The session, led by the Secretary for Women’s Affairs, Hon. Mabel M. Chinomona, focused on strengthening collaboration between the Women’s League and female leaders in government. In her welcoming remarks, Hon. […]
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Zimbabwe Launches Countdown to COP15 on Wetlands, Positioning Itself as a Global Leader in Conservation
President Emmerson Mnangagwa officially launched the countdown to the 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (COP15), a major global environmental event set to take place in Victoria Falls from July 23 to 31 this year. The announcement came during the belated World Wetlands Day commemorations held at […]
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