Month: May 2025
Policy vs Practice: Why Zimbabwe’s Schools Keep Breaking the Law
As Zimbabwean schools reopen, a troubling and all-too-familiar pattern has resurfaced: students being sent home for unpaid tuition fees. School administrators argue that these payments are essential for operations, citing rising costs and shrinking budgets. On the other hand, parents, many grappling with severe economic hardship, are pleading for leniency and understanding. The resulting standoff […]
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Zimbabwe’s Border Modernisation Programme Spurs Growth in Traveller Traffic
Zimbabwe’s ambitious border modernisation programme is already yielding tangible results, with official statistics showing a 14% increase in traveller traffic during the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year. According to figures released by the Department of Immigration, traveller movement surged to 2.1 million between January and March 2025, up from […]
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Speaker Mudenda Elevates Zimbabwe’s Global Voice Through Strategic Parliamentary Diplomacy in China
Zimbabwe’s commitment to deepening strategic partnerships with global allies took a significant leap forward this week as Speaker of Parliament, Honourable Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda, led a high-level parliamentary delegation to Beijing, China. The visit, filled with both cultural immersion and high-stakes dialogue, reaffirmed the enduring Zimbabwe-China friendship while opening new doors for parliamentary […]
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Chamber of Mines to Host Annual Conference and Golf Tournament in Victoria Falls
The Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe is set to host its annual conference and golf tournament from the 21st to the 24th of May 2025 at the Elephant Hills Resort in Victoria Falls. The prestigious event brings together industry leaders, government officials, investors, and financiers to engage on key issues shaping the future of Zimbabwe’s […]
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Council mayors and chairpersons authorized to drive council vehicles
The Government of Zimbabwe has granted authority to council mayors and chairpersons to drive council vehicles as a cost-cutting measure aimed at reducing vehicle running costs. This timely intervention comes as most local authorities face serious budgetary constraints.The directive was issued by the Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Honourable Daniel Garwe, through an […]
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Govt reviews the Strategic Reserve Levy for fuel
The government of Zimbabwe has reviewed the strategic reserve levy for petroleum products. The Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, Professor Mthuli Ncube reviewed the levy upwards in terms of section 3 of the Finance Act [Chapter 23:04]. The Minister effected the review through Statutory Instrument 50 of 2025. With effect from the […]
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Zimbabwe–Belarus Economic Synergies Deepen as President Mnangagwa’s Visit Spurs Strategic Partnerships
Zimbabwe’s drive to diversify and industrialise its economy gained fresh momentum this Tuesday as various high-level exchanges between Zimbabwe and Belarus underscored deepening cooperation, particularly in science, manufacturing, agriculture, and media development. The engagements are part of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s official four-day visit to Belarus, signalling a shift from traditional trade to long-term industrial collaboration. […]
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Vice President Chiwenga Mourns the Passing of Liberation Heroine Sikhubekiso Mangena
Acting President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Honourable General (Retired) Dr. Constantino Guvheya Dominic Nyikadzino Chiwenga, has expressed deep sorrow following the passing of Mrs. Sikhubekiso Mangena, the widow of the late National Hero and former ZIPRA Commander, Cde Rodgers Alfred Nikita Mangena. Mrs. Mangena died on the 11th of May 2025 in Manningdale, Bulawayo, […]
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Speaker Mudenda’s China Visit Set to Elevate Zimbabwe’s Parliamentary Diplomacy and Deepen Strategic Cooperation
Zimbabwe’s Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda, has embarked on a pivotal parliamentary bilateral visit to China, arriving in Beijing on Monday, 12 May 2025. This visit is not just a routine diplomatic mission; it is a powerful affirmation of the strengthening ties between Zimbabwe and China and a clear indication of […]
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GMB Commits to Timely Wheat Payments as Zimbabwe Targets Food Self-Sufficiency
The Grain Marketing Board (GMB) has confirmed the disbursement of USD 5 million and ZWG 15 million this week towards payments for wheat deliveries, bringing the cumulative total to USD 28 million and ZWG 230 million. This marks a critical step in supporting farmers as they gear up for the 2025 winter wheat season. In […]
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