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By George Swarei The European Film Festival Zimbabwe (#EuroFilmFestZW) has announced the return of the Bioskop! short film competition, calling on filmmakers to submit their short films by July 20, 2024 via https://filmfreeway.com/ZIFFZimbabwe. Now in its ninth edition, Bioskop! offers a prestigious platform for Zimbabwean filmmakers to display their creative prowess and gain national recognition….
By George Swarei Memorial stone laid in remembrance of the Kamandama Mine Disaster Victims Harare, Zimbabwe -The Centre of Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) commemorates the 52nd anniversary of the Kamandama mine disaster, which claimed the lives of 427 mine workers in 1972. The tragedy remains the deadliest mine accident in Zimbabwe’s history. Despite decades passing,…
By George Swarei Harare, Zimbabwe – On World Environment Day, the Center for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) sounded the alarm on Zimbabwe’s escalating environmental crisis, urging the government and extractive industries to take immediate action. Zimbabwe faces severe environmental challenges, including land degradation, deforestation, pollution, and resource depletion, largely driven by unsustainable mining practices and…
By George SwareiSeoul, South Korea – President Emmerson Mnangagwa addressed the Zimbabwe Diaspora community in South Korea, urging them to invest in their home country and contribute to its development. Speaking at the Diaspora Engagement Meeting on June 5, 2024, President Mnangagwa highlighted Zimbabwe’s progress in agriculture, mining, tourism, and infrastructure development. He encouraged the…
By Dickson Bandera Harare, June 5, 2024 — The Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) has announced a significant change in its 2024 royalties distribution process, confirming that payments will now be made in United States dollars (USD). This move comes as part of an extensive upgrade to their operating systems, designed to align with the…
South Africa’s Sports Minister Zizi Kodwa appeared before a court on corruption charges [File: Wikus De Wet/AFP] By Dickson Bandera At a time when the South African senior men’s team, Bafana Bafana is preparing for the crucial World Cup qualifiers, Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture, Mr Zizi Kodwa has unexpectedly announced his immediate resignation….
President Emmerson Mnangagwa talking to some delegates to the Korea-Africa Summit By George Swarei Seoul, South Korea – President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa emphasized the crucial role of agriculture in regional development and food security at the Korea-Africa Summit in Seoul, South Korea. Speaking on June 5, 2024, President Mnangagwa highlighted Zimbabwe’s achievements in increasing agriculture…
By George Swarei The Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Zimbabwe , Dr. Tamer Almassri, has condemned the appalling human rights violations against Palestinian prisoners, women, and girls in Israeli detention centers and prisons. Describing the conditions as worse than Guantanamo Bay and Abu Ghraib, Dr. Almassri described the treatment of Palestinian detainees as…
ZACC Chairperson Michael Reza administers the integrity pledge to RBZ Governor Dr John Mushayavanhu flanked by Deputy Governors and ZACC senior officials By George SwareiThe Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Dr. John Mushayavanhu signed an integrity pledge, committing to uphold transparency, accountability, and good governance in the institution’s operations. The ceremony, held at the…
President Emmerson Mnangagwa in a tet-a-tet with his counterparts on the sidelines of the Korea Africa Summit By George Swarei The President of the Republic of Zimbabwe Dr. Emmerson Mnangagwa, has called for solidarity and shared growth when he delivered a keynote address at the inaugural Korea-Africa Summit in Seoul, Republic of Korea, on June 4,…