Day: March 28, 2025
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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