Author: Aldridge

2026–2030 Strategy Sets Stage for Jobs, Skills, and National Transformation
Zimbabwe has drawn a bold new line in its development story, one that runs straight through the energy, innovation, and ambition of its young people. With the approval of the National Youth Empowerment Strategy 2026–2030, the Government has placed the country’s largest demographic at the very heart of the formal economy, signalling that the journey […]
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Debt Doors Opening, Zimbabwe’s US$170 Million Payback Signals a New Era of Confidence and Global Re-Engagement
By Aldridge Dzvene Zimbabwe’s long road to arrears clearance and debt resolution has taken a decisive step forward, with Treasury confirming payments of over US$170 million to external creditors in the first half of this year, a move analysts say is rebuilding confidence, unlocking global goodwill, and clearing the runway for fresh development financing. The […]
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ZDF at 45: Guardians of Peace, Builders of the Nation, Champions of Vision 2030
Rufaro Stadium thundered with patriotic pride on 12 August 2025 as President and Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, Cde. Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, saluted the men and women who stand as Zimbabwe’s shield and backbone. Marking 45 years of loyalty, sacrifice, and service, the President declared the ZDF not just a military power, but a […]
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Zimbabwe Secures Urban Land: Government Cracks Down on Fraud with Securitised Tenure Documents
In a landmark move set to end decades of land chaos and corruption, the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works has introduced securitised land tenure documents, digitalised systems, and stringent compliance measures—signalling a new era of transparency, accountability, and order in Zimbabwe’s urban land sector. Zimbabwe’s urban land sector, long plagued by illegal allocations, […]
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ZDF at 45: Shield of the Nation, Engine of Vision 2030
Rufaro Stadium roared with patriotic pride on 12 August 2025, as Zimbabwe marked the 45th anniversary of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF), a celebration of unwavering loyalty, service, and resilience. President and Commander-in-Chief, Cde. Dr. Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, alongside Defence Minister Hon. Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri, hailed the ZDF as the nation’s shield, a pillar of peace […]
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Heroes Day 2025: Our Freedom Was Bought, Our Future Must Be Built
Zimbabwe’s 45th Heroes Day was more than a commemoration, it was a mirror held up to the nation. The reflection was clear: we inherited freedom through blood, and we will keep it only through unity, discipline, and work. President Mnangagwa did not mince words. The heroes of the liberation struggle are not abstract figures carved […]
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Special Olympics Zimbabwe and St Giles Pioneer Motor Activity Training for Profoundly Disabled Athletes
In a week that will be remembered as a landmark for disability inclusion in sport, Special Olympics Zimbabwe, in partnership with St Giles Medical Rehabilitation Centre, rolled out the Motor Activity Training Programme (MATP), a groundbreaking initiative unlocking athletic opportunities for individuals with severe and profound intellectual disabilities. From 29 July to 1 August 2025, […]
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National Sports Stadium Back in Business! CAF Gives Green Light for Champions League Football
After years of silence on the continental stage, the National Sports Stadium will once again echo with the roar of African football. CAF has approved the iconic Harare venue for the CAF Champions League preliminary stage, a decision that signals progress in Zimbabwe’s quest to reclaim its place on the African football map. While this […]
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Apostle P. Marozva Calls on Believers to Deepen Faith and Embrace the Fullness of the Holy Spirit
Chitungwiza — In a stirring message to his congregation at Holy Ground International Church, Apostle P. Marozva commended the church for its evident spiritual growth and maturity. Yet, he boldly challenged the faithful to “level up” their faith and walk in a deeper understanding of the Holy Spirit’s transformative power. Drawing from John 14:15, Apostle […]
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MICE Tourism Surge Marks Zimbabwe’s SADC Chairmanship as a Catalyst for Vision 2030 Growth
Zimbabwe’s tenure as chair of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has not only elevated its diplomatic profile but also ignited a surge in Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism, leaving a tangible economic and developmental footprint across the country. From the iconic Victoria Falls to the Eastern Highlands, Kariba, and Great Zimbabwe, the […]
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