Author: Aldridge
“Inside the Permanent Revolution: ZANU PF Reasserts Power, Economic Authority”
By Aldridge Dzvene In a commanding address to the media at its Harare headquarters, the ruling ZANU PF party reasserted its ideological primacy and economic stewardship, boldly declaring Zimbabwe as “the most golden economy in Southern Africa.” The press conference, marked by confidence, calculated symbolism, and strategic political messaging, brought journalists face-to-face with what party […]
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Zimbabwe Gender Commission Called to Do More
By Aldridge Dzvene The Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) this week marked a decade of its existence, celebrating over 4 000 cases resolved since its 2015 inception, yet many voices from the ground say the fight for gender justice remains far from over. At the provincial forum held in Chinhoyi, Mashonaland West, stakeholders expressed both appreciation […]
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Pan-African Parliament Wrestles With Funding Reform and Renewed Purpose
By Aldridge Dzvene MIDRAND, SOUTH AFRICA – The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) has once again been thrust into the continental spotlight as African legislators use its Fifth Ordinary Session to intensify calls for meaningful reform in how the African Union (AU) and its organs are funded. The session, held in Midrand, South Africa, is quickly becoming […]
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Counterfeit Crackdown: Government Moves to Protect Consumers from Health Risks
By Aldridge Dzvene Zimbabwe is intensifying its fight against counterfeit goods as authorities raise red flags over the health and safety risks posed by substandard and fake products flooding the market, particularly in urban retail spaces. A recent operation conducted this Tuesday in downtown Harare exposed a disturbing trail of fake food products, with significant […]
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Zimbabwe’s Regulatory Burden, The Cost of Inaction on Competitiveness and Industrial Growth
By Aldridge Dzvene In Zimbabwe’s long quest for economic revitalisation, one issue has stubbornly resisted resolution, its outdated and cumbersome regulatory environment. Despite consistent calls from industry players, development partners and government itself, the country remains trapped in a web of bureaucratic entanglements that continue to undermine competitiveness, suppress innovation and drive formal businesses into […]
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Pan-African Parliament Rekindles the Flame of Unity, Justice, and Institutional Strengthening
By Aldridge Dzvene The Fifth Ordinary Session of the Sixth Parliament of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) opened with grandeur in Midrand, South Africa, on Monday, igniting both ceremony and substance in equal measure. This session, unfolding under the African Union’s 2025 theme, “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations,” carries more than […]
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ZIMRA Sets National Precedent as Zimbabwe Launches Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions
Zimbabwe has taken a bold step toward institutionalising gender equality across the public sector with the official launch of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Gender Equality Seal. The milestone programme, aimed at aligning public institutions with global gender standards, was inaugurated with the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) leading the way as the first organisation […]
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Zimbabwe’s Gains in Tackling GBV Through Spotlight Initiative
Aldridge Dzvene The fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Zimbabwe has taken significant strides, with the government reaffirming its unwavering commitment to end violence against women and girls. Central to this progress is the Spotlight Initiative, a collaborative programme supported by the United Nations and the European Union, which has recorded notable achievements since its […]
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ZIMBABWE’S GOLDEN LEAF DELIVERS A BILLION-DOLLAR PROMISE
By Aldridge Dzvene Tobacco deliveries continue to soar across Zimbabwe, with the latest figures from the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board revealing a staggering 50 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Farmers have already delivered over 345 million kilogrammes of the golden leaf, making this one of the most successful seasons in […]
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EMPOWERMENT WITH INTEGRITY, WHY TRANSPARENCY MUST DRIVE THE PRESIDENTIAL FUND
By Aldridge Dzvene The recent disbursement of the Presidential Empowerment Fund in Harare marks a critical point in Zimbabwe’s socio-economic recovery efforts. With bold statements from Presidential Advisor, Dr. Tungwarara, delivered on behalf of President Mnangagwa, the initiative has reawakened key national conversations around accountability, transparency, and the enduring fight against corruption. But beyond speeches […]
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