Day: April 10, 2025
SADC Chair Mnangagwa Champions Regional Integration and Innovation at Africa Sustainability Forum
Kampala, Uganda – April 2025 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Chairperson, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has rallied African nations to embrace regional cooperation, innovation, and shared learning as key drivers for sustainable development across the continent. Speaking at the 11th Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD) in Kampala, Uganda, the Zimbabwean leader […]
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Zim marks start of independence celebrations as VP Chiwenga hands over torch to Midlands leadership
Zimbabwe’s Vice President General (Retired) Dr Constantino Chiwenga is set to light the Independence torch in Gweru today. VP Chiwenga is expected to handover the torch to the Midlands leadership. Independence Torch The significant event marks the commencement of nationwide independence celebrations. The Independence Flame will traverse the width and breath of the Midlands Province’s […]
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Zimbabwe Showcases Climate-Smart Agriculture Strategy at Turkey’s Premier Agricultural Expo
Konya, Turkey – April 2025 Zimbabwe is participating at the 21st Konya Agriculture, Mechanisation and Field Technologies Fair in Turkey with high hopes of showcasing its evolving agricultural landscape, identifying market opportunities, and forming meaningful international business partnerships. As one of Turkey’s largest and most influential agricultural exhibitions, the Konya Fair brings together global agricultural […]
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Trump’s Tariffs Create New Trade Openings for Eastern and Southern Africa
President Donald Trump’s recent declaration of economic independence, marked by a sweeping 10 percent baseline tariff on all imported goods and steeper reciprocal tariffs on leading global economies, has sent shockwaves through the global trade landscape. Yet, while major economies scramble to reconfigure supply chains and recalibrate alliances, the move may unintentionally open a historic […]
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Zimbabwe Takes Bold Step Toward Economic Renewal with Commencement of Former Farm Owners Compensation
Zimbabwe has marked a critical milestone in its reform journey by commencing compensation payments to Former Farm Owners (FFOs) under the landmark Global Compensation Deed (GCD) signed in 2020. This move represents not only the government’s resolve to uphold constitutional commitments but also a major signal of its readiness to re-engage with the international community, […]
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GMB Strengthens Wheat Payment Commitments as Zimbabwe Advances Toward Food Self-Sufficiency
The Grain Marketing Board (GMB) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting farmers and ensuring national food security by disbursing an additional US$5 million for wheat deliveries this week. This brings the total wheat payments made so far to US$23 million and ZWG215 million—a significant show of financial mobilisation at a critical time as the country […]
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President Mirziyoyev Calls for Stronger Parliamentary Action at IPU Assembly
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan – Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Monday addressed the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), urging global legislative leaders to play a more proactive role in tackling poverty, climate change, conflict, and social inequality. Speaking before over 2,000 delegates representing 181 national parliaments and 15 regional associations, President Mirziyoyev underscored the growing […]
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