Month: May 2025
SADC TFCA Summit: A Timely Test of Southern Africa’s Commitment to Regional Conservation and Integration
When Zimbabwe hosts the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCA) International Conference and Summit from May 19 to 23, 2025, it won’t just be another high-level gathering. It will be a litmus test of the region’s political will, conservation vision, and readiness to align nature-based solutions with sustainable development goals. Taking place […]
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ZRP Releases Names of Victims in South Africa’s Vala Umgodi Operation
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has released the names of twenty Zimbabwean nationals who died during South Africa’s ongoing Vala Umgodi operation. According to the ZRP, the South African Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade has requested its assistance in locating and identifying the next of kin or relatives of the deceased. This is […]
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Restoration of Traditional Leadership Gains Momentum as Chief Kareya is Installed in Chikomba
In a symbolic act of historical justice and cultural restoration, the Government of Zimbabwe has taken another decisive step toward rebuilding traditional leadership structures dismantled during colonial rule. The official installation of 58-year-old Jellas Rushwaya as Chief Kareya in Chikomba District this week marked a significant milestone, not only for the Kareya clan but for […]
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Action Zone’s Victory Seals a Historic Castle Tankard as Sport, Culture, and Legacy Converge
In an atmosphere charged with excitement, music, and the rhythm of pounding hooves, the 65th edition of the Castle Tankard unfolded at Borrowdale Race Course on May 10, 2025, with a cinematic blend of high-stakes racing and celebratory spirit. The centrepiece of Zimbabwe’s horse racing calendar did not disappoint, as Action Zone, a five-year-old gelding […]
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Cementing Rural Transformation: Magunje Rises as a Beacon of Industrial Growth
The winds of rural transformation are sweeping across Zimbabwe, and in the quiet farming community of Magunje, Mashonaland West, that vision is beginning to take physical shape. With earthmovers at work and optimism running high, Chinese firm Whi-Zim is laying the foundation for a billion-dollar cement manufacturing plant that is poised to redefine the economic […]
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The Strength Is In You – A National Call to End Drug Abuse, GBV, and Child Marriage Through Media and Community Empowerment
The ongoing media training workshop hosted by the Zimbabwe Gender Commission in collaboration with Population Solutions for Health (PSH), with support from the Embassy of Sweden, marks a significant moment in the country’s broader efforts to address gender-based violence, child marriage, and drug and substance abuse. What may seem like a routine training is in […]
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Presidents Mnangagwa and Putin Cement Strategic Cooperation as Zimbabwe-Russia Ties Enter a New Era
President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s visit to Moscow and his high-level engagement with Russian President Vladimir Putin has underscored Zimbabwe’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations with Russia, an alliance that continues to evolve from symbolic camaraderie to practical, strategic cooperation. The meeting, held at the Kremlin Palace on the sidelines of the 80th anniversary of the Great […]
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Government Clarifies Retirement Rules Under SI 197 of 2024 as Local Authorities Adjust to New Age Limits
The Ministry of Local Government and Public Works has moved to clarify retirement conditions for employees in local authorities through the implementation of Statutory Instrument 197 of 2024, which came into effect on 1 January 2025. The directive, circulated to all local authorities, introduces key adjustments to the retirement framework, setting clear guidelines on early […]
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UN Women Applauds Zimbabwe’s Progress on Gender Equity—But Sustained Action Must Follow Words
Zimbabwe’s commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment has once again received international recognition, this time from a high-level delegation of the United Nations Women Executive Board. During a media briefing in Harare, delegation chair Ms. Nicola Clase applauded the Zimbabwean government for prioritising policies that promote women’s rights, while also pledging continued collaboration in […]
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School Uniform Extortion Persists—When Will the Ministry Act Beyond Statements?
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education’s recently issued school reopening guidelines for Term Two read like a breath of fresh air, on paper. The language is firm. The policy is clear. Parents should not be forced to buy uniforms or stationery from schools. Payments in Zimbabwe Gold (ZIG) are legal. No child should be […]
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