Month: March 2025
Panic Buying Sparks Price Hikes Amid Geza Protest Fears
In the wake of a massive influx of social media messages regarding the anticipated Geza demonstration, panic buying has gripped the populace. Across the country, anxious citizens have begun hoarding groceries and vegetables, while queues for gas have surged at alarming rates. This heightened demand has inevitably triggered a wave of price increases, leaving many […]
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President Mnangagwa Launches Borehole Drilling and Housing Scheme in Gwanda
President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday launched the Presidential Borehole Drilling Scheme and a housing initiative in Gwanda, Matebeleland South, marking a major step in addressing water shortages and improving housing access for local communities. The initiative is part of the government’s broader plan to enhance rural development and ensure sustainable livelihoods. The borehole drilling scheme aims […]
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Youth Empowerment and Governance: A Call for Action in Shaping Zimbabwe’s Future
The Youth Model Parliament has emerged as a vital platform for young Zimbabweans to engage in governance, shaping policies that affect their future. Addressing the forum, the keynote speaker underscored the importance of youth participation in national development, emphasizing that governance structures must accommodate young voices to drive sustainable change. A key focus was the […]
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St Giles Medical Rehabilitation Centre: Celebrating 60 Years of Empowerment and Looking to the Future
As St Giles Medical Rehabilitation Centre celebrates its 60th anniversary, the institution reflects on six decades of transformative care and empowerment for individuals with disabilities in Zimbabwe. With its foundational mission of helping individuals regain their independence, St Giles has provided essential medical rehabilitation services, shaping countless lives along the way. However, while the celebration […]
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Zimbabwe Pushes Digital Transformation with ICT Digitalize Zimbabwe Expo in Bindura
The Ministry of ICT, Postal & Courier Services successfully launched the ICT Digitalize Zimbabwe Expo at Chipadze Stadium in Bindura, marking a significant milestone in the country’s digital transformation journey. The event gathered technology experts, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to discuss advancements in ICT and their role in economic growth. A key highlight of the Expo […]
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Botswana Signs SADC Treaty Amendment, Advancing Regional Parliament Transformation
Botswana has signed the Agreement Amending the SADC Treaty, marking a significant step in transforming the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) into a fully-fledged Regional Parliament. The signing ceremony, held at the Office of the President in Gaborone, was officiated by Botswana’s President, Advocate Duma Gideon Boko, and attended by key regional leaders. Hon. Advocate […]
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David Whitehead Textiles Revival Signals Resurgence of Zimbabwe’s Textile Industry
The revitalization of David Whitehead Textiles, a key player in Zimbabwe’s textile sector, marks a significant milestone in the country’s broader economic recovery strategy. With a US$20 million capital injection from Agri Value Chain Zimbabwe (AVCZ), the company has transitioned from near collapse to operating at 60 percent capacity, underscoring the potential of value chain […]
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Government Assures Public Security Amid Attempts to Incite Unlawful Gatherings
The Government of Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining peace and stability amid efforts by criminal elements to incite unlawful gatherings through social media and pseudo press statements. In a statement issued by the Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Kazembe Kazembe, the government condemned these mobilization attempts, emphasizing that such actions undermine national security […]
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Zimbabwe Moves Closer to Agricultural Transformation with Successful Bollgard II™ Cotton Trials
Zimbabwe is on the brink of a major agricultural breakthrough as the country nears the adoption of genetically modified (GM) cotton following the successful completion of confined field trials for Bollgard II™ cotton. The trials, conducted under strict regulatory oversight, have demonstrated promising results, reinforcing the potential of biotechnology to enhance productivity, improve pest resistance, […]
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Regional Commodity Exchange Agreement Strengthens Agricultural Trade and Food Security
In a significant step toward regional economic integration, four major commodity exchanges from Southern Africa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to streamline agricultural trade and enhance food security. This agreement brings together the Agricultural Commodity Exchange for Africa (Malawi), the Zambian Agricultural Commodity Exchange (ZAMACE), the Zimbabwe Mercantile Exchange (ZMX), and the Tanzania […]
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