Government Reaffirms Commitment to Youth Bill as Draft Nears Completion
The Government of Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing youth empowerment through legislation, with the much-awaited Youth Bill now nearing completion. Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training Minister Honourable Tino Machakaire this week confirmed to Parliament that the amended draft of the bill will be submitted to his ministry before the end of July. […]
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Parliament Must Lead with Vision, Integrity and Accountability in Budget Oversight.
By Aldridge Dzvene In a powerful and deeply reflective keynote address delivered in Bulawayo, Speaker of Parliament Hon. Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda issued a clarion call to Zimbabwean legislators to rise to the full stature of their constitutional mandate by embracing rigorous and people-centred budget analysis. Addressing Members of Parliament during the Capacity Building […]
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UNFPA, Government Launch 2025 Population Report as Fertility Rates Fall
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in partnership with the Government of Zimbabwe and other stakeholders, launched the 2025 State of World Population Report on Thursday, revealing a continued global and national decline in fertility rates, particularly among young people. The report, titled “The Real Fertility Crisis: The Pursuit of Reproductive Agency in a Changing […]
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Marist Brothers Nyanga Reign Supreme Again as Old Mutual High School Quiz Champions
By Aldridge Dzvene | Positive Eye News In a stunning display of intellect, confidence, and strategic thinking, Marist Brothers Nyanga have once again etched their name into history, claiming the championship title for the fourth time in the prestigious Old Mutual High School Quiz. The finals, held under the theme “Fostering Academic Excellence and Preserving […]
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Golden Leaf of Opportunity: How Tobacco is Fueling Rural Transformation in Zimbabwe
By Aldridge Dzvene | Positive Eye News Tobacco farming in Zimbabwe has become more than just an agricultural activity, it is a gateway to entrepreneurship, resilience, and rural industrialisation. As the 2025 tobacco marketing season rolls forward, the numbers speak volumes. With over 316.8 million kilogrammes of tobacco sold and more than US$1.06 billion in […]
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Parliament Sets the Stage, The Country Demands the Performance
By Aldridge Dzvene In a moment filled with reflection and national urgency, Zimbabwean lawmakers assembled beneath the grandeur of the New Parliament Building in Mt Hampden. But this time, it was not to debate, legislate, or interrogate policy in the usual rhythm of parliamentary business. It was to listen, to learn, and perhaps most importantly, […]
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Zimbabwe Edges Toward Self-Sufficiency Through Localised Industrial Growth
Zimbabwe is quietly rewriting its industrial story, one cement bag at a time. With production capacity swelling and fresh capital being poured into domestic plants, the country is now edging closer to eliminating cement imports altogether, a milestone that signals both economic confidence and strategic policy alignment. In Chegutu, the hum of machinery and the […]
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Presidential Funds Are Not a Feast for the Few — Tungwarara Draws the Line
By Aldridge Dzvene, Positive Eye News At a time when empowerment has become a buzzword in political speeches and community expectations, Special Presidential Investment Advisor Dr. Paul Tungwarara has stepped forward with a bold, corrective voice, one that challenges the very culture of entitlement, exclusion, and opaque handling of development funds in Zimbabwe. Speaking at […]
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A Surprise Visit to Parliament, and the President Said Nothing but Spoke Volumes
AldridgeDzvene, Positive Eye News Yesterday, in an unannounced but deeply symbolic gesture, President Emmerson Mnangagwa quietly entered the National Assembly and took his seat. He did not come to deliver a formal address, nor to preside over a state event. He came to watch, to listen, and to sit among lawmakers during a routine session. […]
Read More Churches Empowered to Drive Development: Faith Sector Rises to the Vision 2030 Mandate
By AldridgeDzvene Zimbabwe’s development path is gaining renewed momentum, with faith institutions now standing at the centre of the national transformation agenda. At a landmark session during the National Multi-Faith Economic Dialogue held at the ZANU PF Headquarters in Harare, Special Presidential Investment Advisor Dr. Paul Tungwarara launched a faith-based empowerment initiative under the Presidential […]
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