Month: March 2025
President Mnangagwa Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Policies for Persons with Disabilities
President Mnangagwa has reiterated his government’s commitment to inclusive development, emphasizing that persons with disabilities (PWDs) will remain a key focus in national policies and programs. Speaking at a meeting dedicated to disability inclusion, the President highlighted the milestones achieved since the launch of the National Disability Policy in June 2021, which aims to promote […]
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Zimbabwe’s Tobacco Industry on a Growth Path as Auction Floors Open
Zimbabwe’s tobacco industry is set for a promising season, with the Government reaffirming its commitment to the Tobacco Value Chain Transformation Plan (2021-2025). Officially opening the 2024 marketing season yesterday, Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Dr. Anxious Masuka, highlighted the sector’s continued expansion and its critical role in the country’s economic […]
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SADC and EU to Hold Ministerial Partnership Dialogue in Harare
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the European Union (EU) will convene a Ministerial Partnership Dialogue on 15 March 2025 in Harare, Zimbabwe, to discuss key areas of cooperation, including peace and security, human and sustainable development, climate change, trade, and investment. This high-level engagement aims to strengthen relations between the two parties and […]
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Tobacco Marketing Season Opens with Optimism Amid Growth and Regulatory Measures
Zimbabwe’s 2025 tobacco marketing season begins today, with the opening ceremony at the Tobacco Sales Floor in Harare, while contract sales, which handle 95 percent of the crop, will start tomorrow. The industry has seen exponential growth, creating a middle class in rural areas, particularly among smallholder farmers who continue to produce high-quality tobacco. Appearing […]
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Cyber and Data Protection Act Chapter 12:07 set to build Trust and Confidence
By Godfrey M Bonda The Secretary in the Ministry of Information Communication Technology , Post and Courier Services (ICT) Dr Beaullah Chirume has stated that the Zimbabwe digital space is secure. Dr Chirume was speaking at the sensitization workshop on the Cyber and Data Protection Act for government departments and agencies in Harare yesterday. She […]
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ZANU PF: A Party of Deeds, Not Words
ZANU PF’s ability to attract over 200 opposition members in Chiredzi underscores its growing influence and effective grassroots mobilization strategy ahead of the next general elections. The defectors, previously aligned with the opposition, acknowledged that they had been misled by opposition leaders and now recognize the tangible development initiatives spearheaded by the Second Republic as […]
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Harare Deserves Better: Time for Accountability and Change
The Justice Cheda-led Commission of Inquiry into the operations of the Harare City Council (HCC) has exposed shocking levels of mismanagement and financial irresponsibility within the opposition-led local authority. At a time when service delivery in Harare has reached crisis levels, the council has been found to be wasting public funds on excessive salaries and […]
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Zimbabwe to Reap Significant Rewards from Hosting COP 15 on Wetlands
Zimbabwe is set to benefit immensely from hosting the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP 15) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, scheduled to take place from July 23 to 31, 2025, in Victoria Falls. The event will not only highlight the country’s ecological and cultural wealth but also provide a major boost to its […]
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ZimTrade Warns Public Against Fraudulent Social Media Pages Impersonating the Organization
ZimTrade, the national trade development and promotion organization of Zimbabwe, has issued a public advisory alerting citizens to the emergence of fraudulent social media pages and groups impersonating both the organization and its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Allan T. Majuru. A particular entity, operating under the name “Zimbabwean Pride Trading” on platforms such as Facebook […]
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President Mnangagwa Urges Swift Implementation of Electronic Traffic Management System to Curb Road Carnage and Corruption
President Mnangagwa has directed the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) to expedite the implementation of the Electronic Traffic Management System, citing its critical role in addressing rising road accidents and corruption within traffic law enforcement. Speaking at the Mukushi Police Academy during a graduation parade for police officers, the President underscored the urgency of the initiative, […]
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