Day: April 15, 2025
Zimbabwe-China Tobacco Pact Set to Accelerate Value Addition and Technological Transformation
Zimbabwe’s tobacco industry is poised for a major technological upgrade following a strategic partnership between the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) and the Asia and Africa Joint Trade and Investment Promotion Association. Cemented through a Memorandum of Understanding signed in Harare, the agreement signifies a turning point in the country’s efforts to shift from […]
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Zimbabwe-Belarus Ties Deepen as Officials Lay Groundwork for Strategic State Visit and Expanded Economic Cooperation
Zimbabwe and Belarus have reaffirmed their growing strategic partnership during the mid-term review session of the Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation (JPCC), with senior officials from both nations underscoring a shared commitment to expanding bilateral ties. Mr. Pearson T. Chigiji, Chief Director for Political Affairs and head of Zimbabwe’s delegation, delivered a firm statement highlighting […]
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SADC Pushes Back Against M23 Allegations, Reaffirms Commitment to Peace in Eastern DRC
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has issued a strong and unequivocal rebuttal to allegations made by the Alliance Flauve Congo/March 23 Movement (M23), which accused the regional bloc’s military mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (SAMIDRC) of collaborating with controversial armed groups in combat operations around Goma. In a press statement dated 12 […]
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DuraIsiphala263: A Strategic Shift Toward Data-Driven Higher Education Planning in Zimbabwe
The official launch of the DuraIsiphala263 Higher Education Management Information System marks a transformative moment for Zimbabwe’s education landscape and its long-term socio-economic ambitions. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development under the leadership of Hon. Dr. F. M. Shava, the system reflects a clear and deliberate shift […]
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NRZ Coal Train Fire Highlights Safety Concerns Amid Push for Regional Trade Efficiency
The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) is once again in the spotlight after a locomotive transporting export coal to Zambia caught fire between Kalala and Matetsi sidings in April 2025. Although no injuries were reported and the cargo remained intact, the incident—caused by an explosion in the locomotive’s fuel tanks—raises renewed questions about safety standards, […]
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