Author: Aldridge
ZIMBABWE TAKES COMESA HELM WITH AFRICA’S CAPITAL AND INDUSTRIAL FUTURE AT STAKE
By Aldridge Dzvene HARARE – When His Excellency Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, President and First Secretary of ZANU PF, assumed the chairmanship of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), Zimbabwe inherited more than a regional leadership position. It assumed responsibility for advancing an economic integration agenda whose success will depend on whether […]
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President Mnangagwa Reaffirms Zimbabwe’s Commitment to Stronger SADC Economic Integration
By Aldridge Dzvene Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regional economic cooperation after His Excellency Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, President and First Secretary of ZANU PF, pledged the country’s full support to Eswatini’s Treasure Thembisile Maphanga following her appointment as Deputy Executive Secretary of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) for Regional Integration. His […]
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HIS EXCELLENCY DR EMMERSON DAMBUDZO MNANGAGWA, CHALLENGES COMESA TO DEEPEN REGIONAL INDUSTRIALISATION
By Aldridge Dzvene HARARE, Zimbabwe’s ambition to move from resource extraction towards value-added production is increasingly tied to a wider regional question, whether African economies can convert their collective market, investment potential and industrial capabilities into an integrated production system that keeps more economic value within the continent. This challenge took centre stage yesterday when […]
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SPEAKER MUDENDA’S UK VISIT SEEKS TO RESET BILATERAL RELATIONS
By Aldridge Dzvene LONDON, United Kingdom – 20 October 2026 – Speaker of Parliament, Hon Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda, has arrived in London for a three-day bilateral visit aimed at strengthening parliamentary cooperation and advancing Zimbabwe’s efforts to rebuild relations with the United Kingdom. The visit, at the invitation of his British counterpart, Rt […]
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RURAL WOMEN DRIVE ZIMBABWE’S CLIMATE-RESILIENT AGRICULTURE
By Aldridge Dzvene HARARE – More than 229,000 rural women have directly benefited from a climate-resilience programme introducing labour-saving technologies, strengthening access to finance and expanding women’s participation in Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector. Implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the Government of Zimbabwe and supported by the Green Climate Fund (GCF), […]
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ZMC STEPS UP MEDIA ETHICS DRIVE AS DISINFORMATION THREATENS PUBLIC TRUST
By Aldridge Dzvene HARARE – The Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) is facing a growing challenge to strengthen ethical journalism as misinformation, digital manipulation and the misuse of emerging technologies place public trust, media accountability and national security under increasing pressure. As false claims spread rapidly across digital platforms, the challenge extends beyond identifying fabricated stories. […]
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ZIMBABWE POSITIONS FOR REGIONAL ECONOMIC LEADERSHIP AS COMESA BUSINESS ENGAGEMENTS BEGIN
By Aldridge Dzvene HARARE – Zimbabwe has entered a defining week of regional economic diplomacy as the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) business engagements begin in Harare, setting the stage for the 19th COMESA Business Forum on Tuesday and the 25th Heads of State and Government Summit on Thursday, where His Excellency […]
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BILLIAT, MUSONA FIRE SCOTTLAND TO CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ADVANTAGE
By Aldridge Dzvene Scottland FC took a significant step towards the next stage of the CAF Champions League after veterans Khama Billiat and Knowledge Musona scored second-half goals to secure a 2-0 victory over Angola’s Petro Atlético in the first leg of the second preliminary round. The Zimbabwean champions capitalised on an early numerical advantage […]
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PRESIDENT MNANGAGWA DEMANDS RESULTS-DRIVEN ZANU PF CONFERENCE, STRICT IMPLEMENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
By Aldridge Dzvene His Excellency Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, President and First Secretary of ZANU PF, has called for a results-driven 23rd National People’s Conference, urging party leadership to strengthen internal democracy, improve policy coordination and ensure that conference resolutions translate into tangible economic and social benefits for Zimbabweans. Addressing the 398th Ordinary Session of […]
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SPEAKER MUDENDA’S HOUSE OF COMMONS VISIT TESTS ZIMBABWE’S PARLIAMENTARY DIPLOMACY, INSTITUTIONAL REFORM AGENDA
By Aldridge Dzvene Speaker of the National Assembly of Zimbabwe, Hon. Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda, will lead a parliamentary delegation to the United Kingdom from 18 to 24 October 2026 in an engagement that presents Zimbabwe with an opportunity to convert parliamentary diplomacy into practical institutional gains, stronger legislative cooperation and a more effective […]
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